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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Diplopia: Diplopia has been explored previously on ddxof. The earlier algorithm
This algorithm uses ... features of the ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential # ... Ddxof
Causes of Back Pain #Diagnosis #EM #PrimaryCare #Differential #Back #Pain #BackPain #Spinal #Referred #Algorithm #Ddxof
Causes of Back Pain ... #Diagnosis #EM ... #PrimaryCare #Differential ... #Back #Pain #BackPain ... #Ddxof
Causes of Syncope #Diagnosis #EM #IM #Neuro #Syncope #Differential #Algorithm #Ddxof
Causes of Syncope ... #Diagnosis #EM ... #IM #Neuro #Syncope ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #Ddxof
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... Neuro #IM #Sycope ... #Causes #Differential ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Causes of Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Always assess for red flags. If no red flags,
Causes of Back Pain ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... of neoplasm • Fracture ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Spinal Epidural Abscess - Classic triad (back pain + fever + neuro deficits) found in only
Classic triad (back ... pain + fever + ... neuro deficits) ... #EM #NSG #Epidural ... #Abscess #Algorithm
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
High-risk Features ... instability - New-onset fever ... sulfa-drug - Skin pain ... #Differential # ... Ddxof
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Causes - Differential ... Red Flags: • Fever ... , diarrhea • Back ... hernia • Rib fracture ... #Differential #
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
dissection is caused ... with chest/abd/back ... Pulse deficit/differential ... murmur • Focal neuro ... Aortic #Dissection #diagnosis
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Diagnosis Framework ... compression by fractured ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... Symptoms: • Back ... #algorithm