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Tinnitus - Subjective (heard only by patient) - 90% - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral On Audiogram -
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Causes: Thyroid Dysfunction ... • Whiplash • Skull ... Fracture • Closed ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Cushing Syndrome - Signs and Symptoms
Generalized: Weight gain, Slow healing of cuts, Increased risk of infections,
Cushing Syndrome - Signs ... Weight gain, Slow healing ... difficulties, Decreased ... Increased risk of fractures ... females), erectile dysfunction
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... Suspicion of open/depressed ... skull injury/tense ... of basal skull ... fracture, e.g.
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Diagnosis and Clinical Features ... Delayed wound healing ... , pathological fractures ... /or MRI of the skull ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... Cauda equina- decreased ... compression by fractured ... Bowel and bladder dysfunction ... differential #algorithm
Paget’s Disease: Complications
Abnormal Osteoclasts cause excessive bone turnover -> Incr bone resorption, Incr (abnormal) bone formation

MSK
-> Pathologic fractures ... radiculopathy • Skull ... causes middle ear dysfunction ... -> Conductive hearing ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
left chest are decreased ... Vital signs: BP ... good historian, leaving ... This post will focus ... ribs.1 If you’re having