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Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis ... Workup Step #1 ... history Step #2 ... & desmopressin test ... #nephrology #insipidus
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A positive test, ... extending with all ... children under 2 ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
2 mm, look for the ... "Terry Thomas" sign ... 2 mm • Widened ... onto outstretched hand ... #Sports #MSK
Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
(Romberg's sign ... to perform: 1) ... with eyes open 2) ... with eyes open and ... #neurology #diagnosis
Whipple Disease (Tropheryma whipplei) - Diagnosis and Management 

Caused by: Tropheryma whipplei

Symptoms and Signs:
1. Migratory poly/oligoarthralgia
and Management ... Signs: 1. ... oligoarthralgia (80%) 2. ... positive T. whipplei test ... #algorithm #management
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
45° towards the test ... Supports the patient ... Dix #Hallpike #DixHallpike ... #Instructions #Diagnosis ... #neurology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
of hypokalemia starts ... • Skin and/or ... acidosis (type 1 ... of 2), Ureterosigmoidostomy ... #nephrology #potassium
Diabetes Insipidus - Diagnosis Algorithm
Tests:
 • Osmolality, Urine AND/OR
 • Osmolality, Serum or Plasma AND
 •
Diabetes Insipidus - Diagnosis ... Algorithm Tests ... Osmolality, Urine 1- ... 2 hrs post administration ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
weakness in: 1. ... EMG Findings: 1. ... /Edrophonium test ... - Peek sign 2. ... #management #neurology
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
distribution of nearly 3:1 ... combination of: 1. ... Signs and symptoms ... 2. ... #management #neurology