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HINTS Exam - Normal Head Impulse Test = Central Cause

This patient as a normal head impulse
Head Impulse Test ... = Central Cause ... cause of vertigo ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Video #Neurology
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Test of Skew (Abnormal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
Test of Skew (Abnormal ... cause of vertigo ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Video #Neurology ... #Vertigo #Central
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria - Urine Output > 3L/day, Increased Urine Volume (>2ml/min)
Osmotic
Causes of Polyuria ... - Differential ... • Increased urea ... response • Central ... #Polyuria #Nephrology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Test if patient ... movements; also normal ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
Galant Reflex on ... persistent in cases ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology ... Peds #Pediatrics #Normal
Principal patterns of loss of sensation.
 (a) Thalamic lesion: sensory loss throughout opposite side (rare).
(c) Central cord ... syrinx: 'suspended' areas ... (f) Dorsal column ... GrepMed Recommended Text ... Comprehensive Review in Clinical
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
electrolytes, urea ... osmolarity If cause ... investigations depending on clinical ... #Diagnosis #nephrology ... #causes
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
dysfunction Central ... involved) - Tendon reflex ... in deep tendon reflexes ... syndromes #lesions #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Bacterial Meningitis - Differential ... Arboviruses: - West ... Mildly decreased/Normal ... • Common clinical ... #diagnosis #neurology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Diagnosis and Clinical ... that are not normally ... , oral cavity) Caused ... characterized by central ... dexamethasone suppression test