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Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... vasoconstriction syndrome ... Toxic: Alcohol, Medication ... , Recreational drugs ... #Causes #neurology
Floppy Baby Syndrome
 • Infantile Botulism
 • Acute Flaccid Myelitis
 • Guillain Barre
 • Neonatal Myasthenia
Floppy Baby Syndrome ... LMN signs - Assess ... tone, resistance, reflexes ... #Syndrome #pediatrics ... #differential #
Causes of Bradykinetic Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Parkinson's Disease (TRAP):
• Resting Tremor
• Cogwheel Rigidity
• Akinesia/Bradykinesia
•
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Postural Instability Drug-induced ... • Cerebellar signs ... MovementDisorders #Neurology ... #Differential #
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Incontinence - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Contraction - Signs ... , cauda equina syndrome ... anticholinergic medications
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
to Headaches - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... papilledema • Horner syndrome ... • Meningeal signs ... Systemic symptoms and signs
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm ... clinical context and signs ... • Cardio-renal syndrome ... #AKI #Workup #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #nephrology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - Diagnosis
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is an idiosyncratic reaction to antipsychotic medications classically characterized
antipsychotic medications ... of dopaminergic medications ... status: catatonic signs ... , sialorrhea), Reflexes ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... • Acute stroke syndromes ... Lack of UMN/LMN signs ... #Weakness #Differential ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
The baby must be ... is also a late sign ... This reflex is not ... are observed for signs ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics