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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Diplopia: Diplopia has been explored previously on ddxof. The earlier algorithm
Algorithm for the Evaluation ... previously on ddxof ... potential etiologic causes ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Ddxof
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
Diagnosis and Evaluation ... symptoms (HA, nausea ... history #Diagnosis #EM ... Differential #Algorithm #Ddxof
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
Pathyophysiology ... hyperglycemic crises ... seizure) #Pathophys #EM ... Endo #DKA #HHS #Ddxof
Serious Bacterial Illness (SBI):
1) UTI and pyelonephritis
Most common cause of SBI
Accounts for 3-8% of uncharacterized fevers
Female
pyelonephritis Most common cause ... Consider BCx, CSF evaluation ... Diagnosis #Peds #EM ... SeriousBacterialIllness #Ddxof
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
requires further evaluation ... intra-abdominal masses ... coarctation of the aorta ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
The Neurological Evaluation ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam