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AEIOU TIPS - Mnemonic for Causes of Altered Mental Status
A - Alcohol, Acidosis, Ammonia, Arrhythmia
E -
of Altered Mental ... Stroke, Seizure, Syncope ... ) Malfunction, SAH ... #AMS #encephalopathy ... #diagnosis #differential
Unilateral Fixed Dilated Pupil - Differential Diagnosis Framework
If Altered Mental Status - Consider Oculomotor (3rd cranial
Diagnosis Framework If Altered ... lntracranial hemorrhage, SAH ... no neurological cause ... : • Trauma • Medication ... #diagnosis #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
edema visualized as ... Reversible course Differential ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... the underlying cause ... with AEDs until cause
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
failure - Syncope ... : Syncope or presyncope ... neuron disease (ALS ... Contributing Factors • Medications ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential