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Normal (Negative) Babinski / Plantar Reflex

The plantar reflex is a reflex elicited when the sole of
Normal (Negative ... causes a downward ... sign #Babinski ... Clinical #Video #Signs ... #PhysicalExam
Positive (Abnormal) Babinski Reflex / Plantar Reflex

The plantar reflex is a reflex elicited when the sole
) Babinski Reflex ... causes a downward ... sign #Babinski ... Clinical #Video #Signs ... #PhysicalExam
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Acute Kidney Injury ... osmolarity If cause ... investigations abnormal ... clinical context and signs ... cardiac imaging #Acute
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
- Differential ... Symptoms: • Acute ... meningeal signs ... established by CSF or urine ... CNS #Infections #differential
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... status changes - Meningitis ... Hypertension with normal ... #headache #signs ... #differential #
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... etiology of coma Abnormal ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
Fever Patterns - Differential ... bacterial meningitis ... Non-Infectious Causes ... Brucellosis Faget's Sign ... • Tuberculous meningitis
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... of meningitis. ... If abnormal, this ... are observed for signs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam