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Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
history Step #2 ... & desmopressin test ... Hypernatremia #Management ... #nephrology #insipidus ... #DI
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... Positive Hallpike ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver ... 45° towards the test ... head with your hands ... Supports the patient ... Instructions #Diagnosis #neurology
Dix-HaIlpike Maneuver
 • Turn head to 45° and then rapidly lay patient to a supine position
Dix-HaIlpike Maneuver ... Turn head to 45° and ... The test is positive ... #neurology #vertigo ... #bppv #management
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV (Animated)

The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver ... Animated) The DixHallpike ... bilaterally. 2) ... #Dix #Hallpike # ... Diagnosis #BPPV #neurology
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV
The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic maneuver
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver ... Diagnosis of BPPV The DixHallpike ... bilaterally. 2) ... #Dix #Hallpike # ... Diagnosis #BPPV #neurology
1 Minute Neuro Hand Examination - "Check your Six" Mnemonic

A simple way to test the peripheral
- "Check your Six ... simple way to test ... median/ulnar) 2) ... OK sign (anterior ... bobvarkey #Minute #Neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A positive test, ... extending with all ... other toes flexing and ... children under 2 ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis #Neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
/Edrophonium test ... - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign 2. ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... myocardial infarction, and ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm