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Causes of Altered Mental Status #Diagnosis #EM #IM #AMS #AlteredMentalStatus #Differential #Algorithm #Ddxof
Causes of Altered ... Mental Status # ... #Differential #Algorithm
Ankle Clonus on Physical Exam

Turns out to be refractory status due to vertebrobasilar thrombosis... Only one
be refractory status ... Only one other case ... #PhysicalExam #Video ... #Clinical
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
of generalized status ... The duration of status ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Hydrophobia on Physical Examination

Seen in the late stages of rabies.  Caused by painful paroxysmal contractions
Seen in the late stages ... Caused by painful ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #neurology
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Causes of Thrombocytosis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... or hyposplenic states ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Defining the cause ... of hypokalemia starts ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Causes of Urinary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Easily reversible cause ... Delirium/confusional states ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... Assess volume status ... considered likely, the cause ... Workup #Evaluation #Algorithm
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ) Non-Cardiac Causes ... - High Output State ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Causes of Falls in the Elderly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
- Intrinsic Factors - 
Presyncope / Syncope
Causes of Falls ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Environment • Rugs • Stairs ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes