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Positive Babinski Reflex with dorsiflexion of the big toe after stroking the sole of the foot.
This
Positive Babinski ... extensor response is normal ... alliemchristie #Babinski ... #PhysicalExam #Primitive
Causes of B12 deficiency. 

This great diagram shows normal absorption and outlines most possible causes. At
diagram shows normal ... IF-Cbl complex binds ... VitaminB12 #deficiency #Differential ... Causes #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology
Bandemia Overview

Normal: < 1%
Clinically significant: > 10%

Band neutrophils are slightly less mature than segmented neutrophils and
) Differential ... • Abnormal temperature ... bacteremia • Abnormal ... #Bandemia #differential ... CBC #hematology #pathophysiology
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
Primitive Suck, ... Physical Exam The normal ... going toes or “Babinski ... sign” is normal ... Suck #Rooting #Primitive
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
Physical Exam The normal ... going toes or “Babinski ... sign” is normal ... Plantar #Pyramidal #Primitive ... #Babinski #Reflex
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
three primary pathophysiologic ... Idiopathic • Normal ... Glomerulonephritis #Vasculitis #differential
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Pulmonary Edema - Differential ... Framework NCPE Pathophysiology ... • Heart size: Normal ... ECHO: • Normal ... #edema #NCPE #differential
Hypoxia and Hypoxemia - Overview
Hypoxia - insufficient oxygen delivered to tissues to meet demands
Hypoxemia - low
blood loss) or abnormal ... summary #pulmonary #differential ... diagnosis #causes #pathophysiology
Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
Pharmacology and Pathophysiology ... Because digoxin binds ... levels stay within normal ... #Pharmacology #Pathophysiology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... etiology of coma Abnormal ... flexion withdrawal, abnormal ... decortication), abnormal