4 results
AEIOU TIPS - Mnemonic for Causes of Altered Mental Status
A - Alcohol, Acidosis, Ammonia, Arrhythmia
E -
of Altered Mental ... Stroke, Seizure, Syncope ... ) Malfunction, SAH ... encephalopathy #diagnosis #differential ... #confusion
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
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... subdural hematomas or contusions ... withdrawal • Medication ... Seizure Mimics: • Syncope ... cardiovascular causes
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
failure - Syncope ... : Syncope or presyncope ... neglect, postictal confusion ... Contributing Factors • Medications ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential