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Wartenberg's Sign on Physical Exam

Wartenberg's sign consists of involuntary abduction of the little finger, caused by
Wartenberg's Sign ... Physical Exam Wartenberg's ... of the little finger ... #Wartenbergs #Sign ... ulnar #neuropathy #neurology
Wartenberg Sign in Ulnar Neuropathy

Abnormal abductor the fifth finger due to ulnar neuropathy ( weakness of
Wartenberg Sign ... abductor the fifth finger ... @bobvarkey #Wartenberg ... #hand #pinky #finger ... #physicalexam #neurology
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
Wartenberg Thumb ... flexion of the fingers ... from unrelated Wartenberg ... @bobvarkey #Wartenberg ... #video #hand #neurology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... active seizures is algorithmic ... Pharmacologic treatment ... detailed in the algorithm ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Decreased intake/absorption: Starvation, Alcoholism, Malabsorption, Phosphate binder use
 • Redistribution/
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Malabsorption, Phosphate binder ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
and metal-free binder ... and metal-free binder ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Table #Comparison #Pharmacology ... #Nephrology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Electrocardiogram • Finger ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... #Neurology #pharmacology
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Hypotension Management Algorithm ... Pyridostigmine Non-pharmacologic ... • Abdominal binder ... Hypotension #Management #Algorithm
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
well-localized, dull, longer ... Pain #Mechanisms #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
aluminum-based phosphate binder ... Only* #CKD #Nephrology ... #Dose #Dosing #Pharmacology