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Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Secondary / Provoked Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Uremia • Alcohol/drug ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
toxic or metabolic disorder ... other sedative drugs ... psychological disorder ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Shift Work) Sleep ... • Neurologic ... Anxiety Other • Medications ... Antipsychotics) • Drug
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Toxic: Alcohol, Medication ... , Recreational drugs ... #Causes #neurology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Management of Seizures ... management of active seizures ... continuous vital sign ... anti-epileptic drugs ... #Emergency #Neurology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... Testing Algorithm ... INDICATIONS FOR ... asthma, allergy, drug ... organ-specific signs
Workup of Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High or Normal PTH:
 • Hyperparathyroidism: Parathyroid adenoma, Parathyroid hyperplasia,
Workup of Hypercalcemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Immobilization, Drugs ... , Endocrine disorders ... #Workup #nephrology
Hypocalcemia Workup - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Low Magnesium, High Magnesium - Functional Hypoparathyroidism
 • High
Hypocalcemia Workup ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , Infiltrative disorders ... deficiency • Drugs ... #nephrology #calcium
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
withdrawal • Drug ... withdrawal • Medication ... Polypharmacy - Drug ... • Sleep Disorders ... #Elderly #Neurology
Causes of Bradykinetic Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Parkinson's Disease (TRAP):
• Resting Tremor
• Cogwheel Rigidity
• Akinesia/Bradykinesia
•
Bradykinetic Movement Disorders ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Postural Instability Drug-induced ... • Cerebellar signs ... MovementDisorders #Neurology