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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... neuritis); positive hearing ... Hearing loss. ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING ... upset, non weight bearing ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm
Causes of Bradykinetic Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Parkinson's Disease (TRAP):
• Resting Tremor
• Cogwheel Rigidity
• Akinesia/Bradykinesia
•
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disease (TRAP): • Resting ... MovementDisorders #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... Avoid excessive bathing ... or bathing with ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Uremia #Management #Nephrology
Causes of Tremors - Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Action Tremor - Occurs During Voluntary Muscle
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... multiple sclerosis) Resting ... MovementDisorders #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Alexia Without Agraphia
Alexia without agraphia is a disconnection syndrome where patients cannot read but can write.
common cause, leading ... In addition to being ... unable to read but able ... Able to write (without ... Agraphia #clinical #neurology
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
: swimming and bathing ... Hemodialysis #comparison #table ... disadvantages #nephrology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Assess airway, breathing ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... #Neurology #pharmacology
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
normal volume-based algorithm ... differential #diagnosis #table ... #sodium #nephrology
Hypernatremia Classification and Features According to Volume Status
 - Hypervolemic hypernatremia - Cushing's syndrome, Primary hyperaldosteronism,
, GI fistulas, Sweating ... Diagnosis #Comparison #Table ... #Nephrology