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Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
injury. ... other forms of trauma ... injury - If the ... herniation - Trauma ... syndromes #lesions #differential
Causes of Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red blood cells on urine microscopy. Must exclude false positives
of Hematuria - Differential ... cells on urine microscopy ... below) • Trauma ... with polyangiitis/microscopic ... #Hematuria #Differential
Secondary Causes of Hypothermia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definition:
- Core temp < 35°C

Infectious:
 - Sepsis

Neuromuscular Disease:
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Hypothermia - Differential ... Definition: - Core ... neuropathies - Spinal cord ... - Multi-system trauma ... #Hypothermia #Differential
Stridor - Differential Diagnosis Framework:
High-pitched, variable respiratory sound

ETIOLOGIES:
Infectious:
 • Retropharyngeal abscess
 • Acute epiglottitis
 • Peritonsillar
Stridor - Differential ... Ludwig's angina Trauma ... inhalation • Tracheal injury ... Hemangiomas • Vocal cord ... Anaphylaxis • Vocal cord
Clinical image showing neck seat belt sign (diagonal abrasions are present along the course of the
seat belt sign are ... carotid artery injury ... carotid artery injury ... #EM #Clinical #Trauma ... emergency #Neck #Photo
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Weakness • Spinal Cord ... Transverse Myelitis, Trauma ... Phrenic nerve injury ... Weakness #Causes #differential
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
brain or spinal cord ... injury • Anaphylactic ... ring OBSTRUCTIVE (Cold ... commonly due to trauma ... #criticalcare #differential
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
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Dysfunction - Differential ... • Spinal Cord ... Injury • Multiple ... Pelvis • Trauma ... psycho-social trauma
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Hematuria - Differential ... urine sediment Microscopic ... Immune mediated injury ... Malignancy • Trauma ... #Hematuria #Differential
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
• Mechanical Trauma ... Autoimmune (AIHA)"Cold ... (e.g. primary cold ... lactam antibiotics are ... Extravascular #Causes #differential