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Causes of Falls in the Elderly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
- Intrinsic Factors - 
Presyncope / Syncope
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neurological / Psychiatric ... Extrinsic Factors - Drugs ... Polypharmacy - esp. > 4 medications ... Falls #Elderly #Geriatrics
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Psychological/psychiatric ... Contraction - Signs ... anticholinergic medications ... DIAPPERS #Mnemonic #Geriatrics
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
bilateral, malignant, pediatric ... and Signs: 50% ... and signs: • ... leukocytosis, psychiatric ... or with certain drugs
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Antiepileptic Drug ... Alternative medications ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
presyncope, exertional symptoms ... positive Romberg sign ... Contributing Factors • Medications ... slippery surfaces • Psychiatric ... Differential #Evaluation #Geriatrics