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Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
include a: • Neurologic ... : • Normal: Air ... cause unknown) ... Labyrinthitis ○ Epstein-Barr ... Cerebellopontine angle
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... stimulation to all ... Reflexes: • Deep tendon ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... depressed deep tendon ... complete paralysis of all ... and sensitive tests ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... deficiency Work ... Fecal occult blood test ... • Serology for
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
In contrast, if all ... Achilles reflex is best ... on a chair with ankles ... Angle clonus is ... be elicited at ankles
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... Neurologic injuries ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... WORK UP: obtain ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
characterized by tender ... - Epstein-Barr ... especially in the ankles ... Laboratory Tests ... Tuberculin skin test
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
, swollen, and tender ... angle between the ... The angle increases ... Nail #Diseases #Abnormal ... GrepMed Recommended Text