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HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
Impulse: Head thrust ... Peripheral #Vertigo #diagnosis ... #neurology #bppv
Manifestations of Anaphylaxis by Body System

Dermatologic/mucosal

 - Eyes: periorbital swelling/erythema, injected conjunctiva, tears

 - Oral mucosa:
: sensation of throat ... abdominal cramps Neurologic ... cessation of play #Diagnosis
Inhaled Foreign Body Management

Abdominal thrusts using the Heimlich 
manoeuvre in older children to expel an inhaled
Management Abdominal thrusts ... Both hands are thrust ... blows and chest thrusts ... Abdominal thrusts
Neurologic Disorders and Associated Nutritional Deficiences That Complicate Bariatric Surgery, According to Time of Onset 

#Diagnosis
Neurologic Disorders ... Time of Onset #Diagnosis ... #Nutritional #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... patient blinks to threat ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
and disorders Neurologic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... redflag #dangerous #neurology
Blood Pressure Management for Neurologic Emergencies
 - SAH 
 - ICH 
 - TBI 
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Management for Neurologic ... #CVA #Stroke #Neurology
Labyrinthitis 
Vestibular neuritis + unilateral hearing loss = Labyrinthitis 
1) Vertigo (severe) 
2) Gait instability 
3)
Positive head thrust ... Labyrinthitis #Diagnosis
Centor - Clinical Decision Rule for Management of Sore Throat #Diagnosis #Management #EM #IM #Centor #Criteria
Management of Sore Throat ... #Diagnosis #Management
#Diagnosis #EM #ENT #PrimaryCare #Sore #Throat #SoreThroat #Assessment #Airway #Emergency #RedFlags #Differential #Algorithm #Symptoms #Ddxof
#Diagnosis #EM # ... PrimaryCare #Sore #Throat