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Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the wrist prone, the patient attempts extension of the
Maudsley's Test ... ("Tennis Elbow" ... This movement stresses ... The test is positive ... #Tennis #Elbow
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the wrist prone, resist extension of the 3rd digit,
Maudsley's Test ... ("Tennis Elbow" ... This movement stresses ... The test is positive ... #Tennis #Elbow
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
generalized status epilepticus ... In short, best outcomes ... duration of status epilepticus ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... Airway: lateral ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... Glucose) 2 Airway: lateral ... #Treatment #Algorithm ... Convulsive #management #neurology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... Aspiration precautions (lateral ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... #Neurology #pharmacology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... renal function test ... Early Status Epilepticus ... seizure #Management #neurology ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
dysfunction to the bilateral ... Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... flexed at the elbow ... #PhysicalExam #neurology