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An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
physical exam (e.g ... one of 8 basic patterns ... Acute #Workup #Algorithm
Principal patterns of loss of sensation.
 (a) Thalamic lesion: sensory loss throughout opposite side (rare).
Principal patterns ... column lesion, e.g ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Patterns #Sensory ... Review in Clinical Neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... PHANTOMS): • Pattern ... CNS infection (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Algorithm showing ... Charcot-Marie-Tooth; EMG ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... Neuropathy #Peripheral #Algorithm
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Polyuria scheme) e.g ... Hypernatremia #Nephrology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria = >3L Urine output / 24 hours
Urine osmolality = 2 (Na
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... solute intake (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm ... potassium and ECG ... morphology, "Sine wave" pattems ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... additional symptoms (eg ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... Seizure #management #Neurology
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Protein deposition (eg ... #Proteinuria #Nephrology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Tremors - Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Action Tremor - Occurs During Voluntary Muscle
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cerebellar Disease (e.g ... MovementDisorders #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm