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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES ... Generalized > focal) • Headache ... Immunomodulatory meds ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #PRES ... #Neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... arteritis • Acute ... #neurology #PHANTOMS ... #mnemonic
Approach to Neonatal Jaundice

Causes of pathologic hyperbilirubinemia can be classified as due to (1) increased bilirubin
bilirubin load (i.e., pre-hepatic ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Neonatal ... Jaundice #Algorithm #Differential ... #Workup #bilirubinemia
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
characterized by: • Headache ... mental status • Headache ... may precede the neurologic ... Reversible course Differential ... syndrome, ADEM, Acute
Causes of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Congenital Anomaly / Disorder:
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Arrhythmia • Neurologic ... Accidental* Other: • Acute ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Bacterial Meningitis - Differential ... Symptoms: • Headache ... include - Headache ... Symptoms: • Acute ... #diagnosis #neurology
POUND Mnemonic for Diagnosis of Migraine Headache

P - Pulsating quality - Throbbing or pulsatile rhythmic pain,
POUND Mnemonic for ... Headache P - ... daily activities- work ... #Migraine #Headache ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
at home or at work ... ) - acute angle ... thrombophilia, neurologic ... postpartum #Diagnosis ... Dangerous #Deadly #Differential
Approach to the Sick Neonate (<1 month age)
1) Bring to Warmer, Call for Help
2) Apply Monitors
Management 7) Do Work ... Up Differential ... MISFITS Mnemonic ... Sick #Neonate #pediatrics ... #diagnosis #peds
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... Injury (TBI) - Acute ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Seizure #Elderly #Neurology ... #Geriatrics