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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... ) in nearly all ... cause of AVS and ... therefore be used as ... #PhysicalExam #Neurology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Disorders - Blood Gas ... ABG And BMP Normal ... (AG) = {Na - (Cl ... Neuromuscular weakness (GBS ... #VBG #differential
HINTS Exam - Normal Head Impulse Test = Central Cause

This patient as a normal head impulse
= Central Cause ... This patient as ... for a CENTRAL cause ... Video by Dr. ... #Neurology #Vertigo
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS ... axonal forms of GBS ... and sensitive tests ... for diagnosis of GBS ... pathophysiology as
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ab to AChR blocks ... life-threatening Differential ... PCB variants of GBS ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... /flaccid limbs vs ... stimulation to all ... Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS ... Casey Albin MD @
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
bone marrow and peripheral ... Out Secondary Causes ... Antibiotics such as ... blood count with differential ... treatment (examples: ATG