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Neuro-OphthaImoIogy - Visual Field Defects - Localization Map
 - Optic Nerve Lesion (Monocular vision loss)
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- Localization Map ... sectroanopia) #VisualFieldDefects ... #Blindness #Localization ... #Map #NeuroOphthaImoIogy ... Diagnosis #Anatomy #Causes
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... HSV encephalitis ... HSV PCR would cause ... validated and may ... Management #Meningitis #Encephalitis
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... first step in the algorithm ... of inflammation caused ... quantitative and may ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS Patients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): double-stranded DNA virus, herpesvirus family.
CMV infection: virus isolation or detection
pp65 antigenemia test ... • Neurologic: Encephalitis ... Retinitis (Most common cause ... of blindness in
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Auditory findings may ... with vascular causes ... positional episodes caused ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
Causes of Pediatric ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... of Infancy • West ... Meningitis • Encephalitis ... #Causes #Peds #
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... Consider whether Posm may ... Consider additional tests ... considered likely, the cause ... Workup #Evaluation #Algorithm
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion: Methanol
Solvent found in cleaning and printing solutions, adhesives, stains, paint removers,
antifreeze agent in
- Permanent blindness ... . formic acid) causes ... , but does NOT cause ... osmolal gap # ... Methanol #Ingestion #ALiEM
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... epilepticus which may ... cause permanent ... cause aspiration ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... an underlying cause ... about secondary causes ... Best to have an ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm