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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
means upper motor neuron ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... thumb on the same hand ... #Reflex #Positive ... clinical #video #neurology
NSAIDS and their effects on the Kidney - Pathophysiology

Arachidonic Acid metabolites into alternative pathways that modify
on the Kidney - Pathophysiology ... distal component of Nephron ... absorption in distal nephron ... KidneyDisease #nephrology ... #Effects #pathophysiology
Mechanisms of nephron damage in cardiorenal syndrome
 • Increased renal interstitial pressure
 • Hypoperfusion
 • Reduced
Mechanisms of nephron ... • Increased renal ... Hypoperfusion • Reduced renal ... syndrome #Mechanisms #pathophysiology ... #nephrology
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
Diagnosis Algorithm ... → Refer to Nephrology ... for renal biopsy ... cystoscopy • Refer ... to Nephrology if
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm ... signs • Glomerulonephritis ... , HIV serology, ... #AKI #Workup #Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #nephrology
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
lower motor neuron ... rectal reflex. ... Syndromes #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #orthopedics #neurology
Gonda's Sign on Physical Exam - Babinski Equivalent
Gonda's sign is a clinical sign in which flexing
which flexing and ... extensor plantar reflex ... with upper motor neuron ... #Gondas #Reflex ... #clinical #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Mutism Pathophysiology ... for asymmetry and ... all four limbs and ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Triple Flexion Reflex (TFR) on Neurological Examination

Triple flexion reflex (TFR) is a sign of upper motor
Triple Flexion Reflex ... Triple flexion reflex ... (TFR) is a sign ... of upper motor neuron ... clinical #video #neurology
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Diarrhea • RENAL ... - Gitelman SIGNS ... #Pathophysiology ... #Nephrology #Chloride