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Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
Pronator Drift Testing ... for Stroke Subtle ... #Stroke #physicalexam ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #cva
Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
 •
Candidiasis (IC) Diagnosis ... susceptibility testing ... Echinocandin (strong ... Funduscopic Exam • CVC ... Removal • Infectious
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... narrowing on MRA/CTA ... : • Infection, ... Constipation, Seizures, Stroke ... thrombosis Testing
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... b) CHF c) CVA ... • <6mo since stroke ... surgery Stress Testing ... stratification #diagnosis
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Heat injury, Heat stroke ... Statins - ETOH - Infection ... per day until stable ... #nephrology
The VAN assessment (see table below) begins with a simple assessment of upper extremity weakness. If
assessment (see table ... aphasia and neglect testing ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... VAN #Assessment #Stroke ... #CVA #Vision #Aphasia
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
EOM testing displayed ... this are tumors, strokes ... the hospital, diagnosed ... Half #Syndrome #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology