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Altered Mental Status - Encephalopathy Differential Diagnosis Framework - MINT

M - Metabolic
I - Infection
N - Neurologic
T
Diagnosis Framework ... Infection N - Neurologic ... ASanchez_PS #AMS ... #Diagnosis #MINT ... #mnemonic
BE-FAST Mnemonic for Stroke Recognition Signs

B - Balance: Loss of balance or coordination.
E - Eyes: Double,
BE-FAST Mnemonic ... to raise both arms ... Stroke #Screening #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #Mnemonic ... #Acronym #CVA
PETMAC Mnemonic for Deadly Causes of Chest Pain

P - Pulmonary Embolism
E - Esophageal Rupture
T - Tension
PETMAC Mnemonic ... Myocardial Infarction (ACS ... #Acronym #Lethal ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Chest
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis: Differential Diagnosis
ECF volume contracted: urine chloride concentration <20 meq/L
 • Gastric alkalosis:
Metabolic Alkalosis: Differential ... Diagnosis ECF ... ingestion, Congenital AME ... #Diagnosis #Causes ... #nephrology