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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
There are about a dozen x-ray findings, but two of them are especially important: Loss of
and the calcium sign ... is considered a positive ... calcium sign and ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #CXR
Hampton hump is a radiologic sign which consists of a shallow wedge-shaped opacity in the periphery
Hampton hump is a radiologic ... sign which consists ... may aid in the diagnosis ... #photo #CXR #EmergencyMedicine ... #CriticalCare #
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
venous pressure, positive ... un lymphatic Diagnostic ... of CXR congestion ... #heartfailure #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology
European Resuscitation Council–European Society of Intensive Care Medicine algorithm for neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest. Reproduced from
Care Medicine algorithm ... electroencephalogram, FPR false-positive ... potentials #Diagnosis ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
is considered positive ... effusion, or z scores ... If echo is positive ... clinical and lab signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Lazarus Reflex on Physical Exam

The Lazarus sign is a reflex movement observed in brain-dead or brainstem
The Lazarus sign ... resembling the position ... after brain death diagnosis ... clinical #video #neurology ... #criticalcare #
Causes of Cystic Renal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Benign - Anechoic on ultrasound, Well-demarcated on ultrasound/CT,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Benign ... bilateral cysts, Positive ... Carcinoma - No signs ... #Algorithm #Causes
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Pertinent positives ... Vital signs: BP ... a chest x-ray (CXR ... not seen on a CXR ... #Radiology #CTChest