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Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
- Differential ... Lower Extremity ... Complex regional pain ... Lower Extremity ... #differential #
Unilateral / Asymmetric Lower Extremity Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Acute:
 • DVT *Can't Miss Diagnosis
 •
Lower Extremity ... Swelling - Differential ... Complex Regional Pain ... Syndrome • Pelvic ... #Diagnosis #edema
Adie's Pupil
What? Unknown nature & benign
 • Regular and mildly dilated pupil (4-6mm);
 • Light-near dissociaton;
dissociaton; • Usually unilateral ... ; • Slow pupillary ... Holmes-Adie Syndrome ... Young females Differential ... PhysicalExam #neurology #ophthalmology
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Wounds/ulcers, Edema ... cyanosis - Cool extremity ... arthritis - Rapid ... #differential #
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Blurry Vision - Differential ... Cataracts • Lens edema ... GCA • Adie’s pupil ... vision • Eye pain ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... dysfunction to the bilateral ... Reflexes: • Pupillary ... Cough reflex Pupils ... Possible responses to pain
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Tourniquet for extremity ... to 40 mL/kq IV rapid ... 8, Responds to pain ... until responsive pupil