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Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Disturbances Neurologic ... : • Seizure ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... #Event #ALTE #BRUE ... #Peds #Pediatrics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Arms extended; wrists ... from the body; wrists ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... Hyponatremia • Hypocalcemia ... Hyponatremia • Hypocalcemia ... cardiovascular causes ... #Neurology #Geriatrics
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... can be high or low ... Present (Uosm ≥100): Hypovolemia ... solute intake (Beer potomania ... #Hyponatremia #differential
Hyponatremia - Differential Algorithm
Isotonic Hyponatremia: Hyperlipidemia, Hyperproteinemia, Recent TURP
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • Hypovolemia: Diuretics/Nephropathies, Vomiting, Diarrhea,
Hyponatremia: • Hypovolemia ... Euvolemia: SIADH, Beer Potomania ... Algorithm #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology #sodium ... #low
Hyponatremia (<135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte abnormality caused by an excess of total body water
osmolality helps to differentiate ... asymptomatic to seizures ... True hyponatremia ... hyponatremia #ADH #RAAS #Hypovolemia ... #EBV #potomania
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
muscle wasting, slow ... - Stroke - Seizure ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Evaluation #Geriatrics ... #Neurology