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Landolfi’s Sign on Physical Exam

A 73-year-old man presented with shortness of breath. On ocular exam, pupil
Landolfi’s Sign ... as Landolfi’s sign ... regurgitation, Landolfi’s Sign ... in this disease state ... #Landolfis #Sign
Brissaud's Sign

If the patient did not have his toes ... is there a sign that can
Brissaud's Sign ... ... is there a sign ... Brissaud's sign ... for Babinski's sign ... #Reflex #Neurology
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
Chest Pain - Differential ... Obstruction • Aortic ... Infarction • Stable ... Gastro-Esophageal Reflux ... • Trauma - Neurologic
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Definition: • Coma: a state ... consciousness Differential ... • Gag reflex ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Diagnosis and Management ... duodenum Clinical Signs ... • Should be on differential ... the OR • HD stable ... about 50% • Stable
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
with previously stable ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... Coarctation of aorta ... Neurologic disorders
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
worsening brady, Signs ... intrinsic rate (start ... Start pacing. ... bradycardia #diagnosis #differential ... #management #cardiology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
of UMN and LMN signs ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... of UMN and LMN signs ... both UMN and LMN signs ... EMG: LMN Signs in
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
: Acute STEMI, Aortic ... Equivalents / Don't Miss Signs ... deWinter T waves - starts ... electrocardiogram #cardiology ... Interpretation #differential
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... amphetamines) Toxic: • Radiologic ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... #Hyperthermia #Differential ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management