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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hypokalemia starts ... Clinicians should ... • Skin and/or ... #causes #nephrology
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Motor Function Shoulder ... Erb's Palsy is caused ... Anterior Shoulder ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... with vascular causes ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... positional episodes caused ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Left Wrist Drop - Radial Nerve Palsy on Physical Examination

Left hand drop due to compression of
Examination Left hand ... sleeping as in this case ... #Nerve #Palsy #PhysicalExam ... orthopedics #msk #sports ... #neurology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... as arrhythmias and ... paralysis should ... If present, it should ... differential #potassium #nephrology
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
grip weakness caused ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam # ... #orthopedics #sports ... #hand
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... epilepticus may cause ... myocardial infarction, and ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Urine Microscopy Instructions - How to spin urine

1. Collect a fresh urine sample (5 – 10
Urine Microscopy Instructions ... the better, as casts ... You should see a ... the microscope and ... Procedure #Urinalysis #Nephrology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
FLAGS - In all cases ... severe disease and ... these should be ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
limbs, the head and ... This reaction starts ... should be complete ... Reaction #Reflex #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #Neurology