2020 results
Causes of Falls in the Elderly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
- Intrinsic Factors - 
Presyncope / Syncope
Causes of Falls ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neuropathy • Proprioception ... • Lighting #Falls ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
Romberg's Test for Proprioception ... Romberg's sign) → Proprioceptive ... Increased Sway, Step, Fall ... disease: tendency to fall ... neurology #diagnosis #proprioception
The Strategies to Reduce Injuries and Develop Confidence in Elders Intervention: Falls Risk Factor Assessment and
Intervention: Falls ... Geriatrics #STRIDE #Fall
FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
FALLS protocol - ... in shock The FALLS-protocol ... #Diagnosis #FALLS ... Protocol #Shock #Algorithm
Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
Decision tree of FALLS-protocol ... understanding of the FALLS-protocol ... in Emergency #FALLS ... #protocol #algorithm
Positive Romberg Test on Physical Exam

The Romberg test is a test of the body's proprioception (sense
of the body's proprioception ... neurology #cerebellar #proprioception
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndromes
Anterior Cord Syndrome:
 • Bilateral loss of motor, pain and temperature sensation below
vibration and proprioception ... motor, vibration, proprioception
A priority in this project was to appropriately stratify participants into a low, medium, or high-intensity
CDC, entitled “Algorithm ... for Fall Risk Assessment ... The algorithm is ... Geriatrics #STEADI #Algorithm ... #Fall #Risk #Screening
Approach to Suspected Meningitis - Empiric Management Algorithm

 • Alarm Symptoms (FAILS)
 • Empiric Antibiotics
 •
Empiric Management Algorithm ... Alarm Symptoms (FAILS ... Management #diagnosis #Algorithm
Syringomyelia 
 - Cyst or cavity formation within the spinal cord 
 - Expands and elongates
light touch and proprioception