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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
abnormal) in nearly all ... central cause of AVS ... a stand-alone test ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
Anaphylaxis: Treatments ... resuscitation may also ... Treatment: • ... Epinephrine (1st line ... treatment) 1:1000
Atlas of Urine Microscopy Findings
 • Epithelial cells - Normal
 • Renal tubular cells - Acute
Atlas of Urine Microscopy ... disease, but can also ... infection • Hyaline ... Urine #Microscopy #Atlas ... key #diagnosis #nephrology
Pisa Syndrome (pleurothotonus) on Physical Exam
A tonic flexion of the trunk of the body to one
mobilization or supine ... by: - drugs (e.g ... Treatment: anticholinergics ... pleurothotonus #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #neurology
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
of Hypertonic Saline ... Restriction for all ... restriction for all ... give specific treatment ... Management #algorithm #treatment
Wernicke Encephalopathy - Acute B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis - Caine Criteria (2 of
Management Diagnosis - Caine ... dysfunctions ( e.g ... Anorexia nervosa Treatment ... Encephalopathy • A prompt treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #neurology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
against “Ab”Normal Saline ... infuse Normal Saline ... Normal saline has ... “Normal” about saline ... management #diagnosis #treatment
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
K-sparing diuretics, Saline ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... Stabilization Treatments ... Redistribution Treatments ... #potassium #nephrology
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypernatremia is almost always due to unreplaced water loss (free water
, Dehydration: neurologic ... hyper/isotonic saline ... hypernatremia can also ... patient weight (eg ... #management #nephrology
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
patient, in the supine ... the infant cries as ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... Pediatrics #Peds #neurology