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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Patients should have ... continuous vital sign ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
Brissaud's Sign

If the patient did not have his toes ... is there a sign that can
Brissaud's Sign ... patient did not have ... ... is there a sign ... Brissaud's sign ... #Reflex #Neurology
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Ureteral Stone on Renal POCUS

A 23yo male with no significant PMHx presents with acute LLQ pain,
Bladder ultrasound ... DC home (w/ op urology ... controlled, & no signs ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound
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Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
of people who have ... migraines have ... Patients tend to have ... meningeal irritation signs ... ophthalmology #Neurology
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
compromise Clinical Signs ... cystitis, may have ... May have pneumaturia ... be present or signs ... KUB or abdominal ultrasound
Plankton Sign in Hemothorax - POCUS

Does ur pt have hemothorax? Look 4 white flecks in fluid
Plankton Sign in ... Does ur pt have ... ://twitter.com/UltrasoundMD ... #Plankton #Sign ... POCUS #Clinical #Ultrasound
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Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
such as cogan sign ... 15% with MG will have ... ophthalmology #neurology
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Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
with significant neurologic ... Most patients have ... attacks with varying neurologic ... signs or symptoms ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
hypertension and signs ... heart failure, neurologic ... renal bruit or signs ... CPAP, most pts have ... Neurologic disorders
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
pathognomonic signs ... Blood cultures/serology ... vegetation may have ... Blood cultures/serology