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A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
also known as a ... Babinski sign, ... #Babinski #Sign ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs ... #comatose #diagnosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
of UMN and LMN signs ... of UMN and LMN signs ... both UMN and LMN signs ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... #diagnosis #management
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Generalized fatigue - ALS ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... precipitated by: Drugs ... #management #neurology
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
worsening brady, Signs ... Pads in AP position ... Patients DIE: Drugs ... #bradycardia #diagnosis ... #differential #management
Periorbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Dacryoadenitis: infection of the lacrimal glands
b. Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the
inside the upper or lower ... movements and globe position ... - pupillary reflex ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Rare Causes of Abdominal Pain
 • Hereditary Angioneurotic Edema - Recurrent visceral that may by swelling
precipitated by medications ... knee-to-chest position ... purpura of the lower ... Carnett's sign ... #differential #diagnosis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Bacterial Peritonitis DIAGNOSTICS ... Treat if other signs ... risk X Stop if no indication ... Peritonitis #SBP #diagnosis ... #management #prophylaxis
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Airway Compromise - Position ... Apnea/poor effort, Signs ... ↓ BP is a late sign ... normalized vital signs ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Intraoperative Circulatory Embolus - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Causes: thrombus, fat, amniotic fluid, air/gas.
Signs: hypotension, tachycardia,
Signs: hypotension ... Also consider if ... wet packs • Lower ... in left lateral position ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis