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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Definition: • Coma: a state ... flexion withdrawal, abnormal ... decortication), abnormal ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infarction • Stable ... Gastro-Esophageal Reflux ... • Trauma - Neurologic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation ... Checklist 1. ... I start from the ... important to look for signs ... #Checklist #radiology
Timeline for Progression of T2WI and DWI Findings in Acute Stroke
 - In the acute phase
phase T2WI will be normal ... After this it starts ... Stroke #CVA #MRI #Interpretation ... Progression #Timeline #Neurology ... #Radiology #Findings
Intern Pocket Cards - Pre-Rounding Guide - Daily Checklist
Overnight Events:
 - Night float signout, nursing notes
Interdisciplinary
Guide - Daily Checklist ... addendum Vital signs ... on daily basis Radiology ... yourself - Note if interpretation ... Antibiotics received and start
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
Equivalents / Don't Miss Signs ... deWinter T waves - starts ... T wave in V1 - normal ... electrocardiogram #cardiology ... #Equivalents #Interpretation
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... injury • Gait is abnormal ... reflexes: Areflexia ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology ... differential #algorithm
Facial Bone X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
1. Look for tripod fracture
 • Find the zygoma and fan out
Facial Bone X-Ray Interpretation ... Checklist 1. ... beware can also reflect ... #radiology #diagnosis ... #checklist