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Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Onset, aura - Duration ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... Seizure #management #Neurology
Afferent Pupillary Defect

An afferent pupillary defect passing through its timeline. The pupil that does not react
impression of dilation ... Defect #clinical #video ... #neurology #ophthalmology
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
, sharp, short duration ... , dull, longer duration ... Pain #Mechanisms #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (PAMI) - Nonpharmacologic Interventions (pediatric and adult)
Physical (Sensory) Interventions
 - Comfort
Psychological preparation, education ... movies, games, videos ... Interventions #Table
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
The duration of ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... 16mg may increase duration ... Buprenorphine #Treatment #Algorithm
Personality Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
• Enduring pattern of experience and behaviour that deviates from cultural
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... The pattern is stable ... and of long duration ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
phenomenon of pupillary dilation ... Pupillary #Defect #Neurology ... #Clinical #Video
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
normal volume-based algorithm ... differential #diagnosis #table ... #sodium #nephrology
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
child will be able ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds