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Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
conditions - Neurogenic ... illness → Hypernatremia ... Multi-system illness: 1. ... encephalopathy) 2. ... , ARDS, DIC) 3.
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Spinal injuries 2. ... , Aspergillus 3. ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... #neurology #differential ... #algorithm
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
at level of the heart ... the level of the heart ... • Management: 1. ... resuscitation 3. ... Spinal shock vs Neurogenic
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
and Differential Diagnosis ... should be done): 1. ... or papilledema, heart ... parenchymal disease: CKD ... , and Guillain-Barre
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
ischemic CVA (core ... - Defined if 1) ... non-lacunar CVA 2) ... embolic source 3) ... #checklist #neurology