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Marcus Gunn Pupil - Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD)
Definition: Afferent loop of the pupillary light reflex
the pupillary light ... neuritis due to MS ... Later (1959), Levitan ... with the swinging light ... #Defect #RAPD #neurology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
acts both as an afferent ... and efferent pathway ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... 3) Now strike lightly ... clinical #video #neurology
Isocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative Afferent Pupil Defect
 • Optic Neuritis
 • Ischemic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Relative Afferent ... • Syphilis (light-near ... dissociation) • Pharmacologic ... • Botulism Pharmacologic
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... active seizures is algorithmic ... and bag-valve mask ... Pharmacologic treatment ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... very high mitotic rate ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... Classification #pathophysiology ... #differential #algorithm
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Mask Oxygen Delivery ... aka Hudson's Mask ... not tolerate a tight-fitting ... sized to provide a different ... specified flow rate
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
proprioception, and light ... Syndromes #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... signs #symptoms #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
Mental Status Exam (MSE)
Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time.
You
) Note: The MSE ... speech such as rate ... Pressured speech (rate ... says, and may be different ... within normal limits
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
AKI) What to ask ... microscopy/UOP/weights ... AcuteKidneyInjury #AKI #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Types of Facial Paralysis - Peripheral vs Central Lesions

Facial weakness or paralysis may result either from
distinguished by their different ... paralyzes the right ... lower fate. ... others on the right ... #Bells #Palsy #Neurology