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Algorithm for the Evaluation and Localization of Diplopia #Diagnosis #EM #Ophtho #Diplopia #Localization #Cranial #Nerve #Algorithm
Algorithm for the Evaluation ... Localization of Diplopia ... #Localization #Cranial ... Nerve #Algorithm #Differential ... #Ddxof
Causes of Hemiplegia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cerebral Hemisphere (Contralateral motor cortex)
 • Aphasia
 • Apraxia
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of Hemiplegia - Differential ... Brain Stem • Diplopia ... Dysarthria • Dysphagia ... Consciousness • Cranial ... sensory loss to pain
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Dysphagia:Oropharyngeal:
- Characterized by difficulty initiating swallowing and accompanied by choking/coughing, nasopharyngeal
Algorithm for the Evaluation ... coordinated by cranial ... medulla #Diagnosis #Differential ... #EM #GI #Dysphagia ... #Ddxof
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
) - Differential ... myringitis • Cranial ... Red Flags: • Dysphagia ... Odynophagia • Dysphonia ... Loss of vision or black
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
the wall of the aorta ... Evaluation: 1. ... with chest/abd/back ... pain that is: ... Pulse deficit/differential
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
- 50%: Ptosis, diplopia ... Bulbar- 15%: Dysphagia ... life-threatening Differential ... - Brain stem/Cranial ... - Bedside: ice pack
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
intracranial pressure and cranial ... requires further evaluation ... coarctation of the aorta ... The whole of the back ... developmental dysplasia
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
The Neurological Evaluation ... consciousness Differential ... blinks to threat Cranial ... Possible responses to pain ... wrists flexed back