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HINTS Exam - Abnormal Test of Skew (Abnormal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
Test of Skew (Abnormal ... worrisome for a CENTRAL ... cause of vertigo ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Vertigo #Central
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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... result is positive (abnormal ... with a peripheral cause ... cause of AVS. ... #PhysicalExam #Neurology
HINTS Exam - Normal Head Impulse Test = Central Cause

This patient as a normal head impulse
Head Impulse Test ... = Central Cause ... head impulse test ... cause of vertigo ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Vestibulo-ocular ... etiology of coma Abnormal ... decortication), abnormal ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... may be present Central ... with vascular causes ... positional episodes caused ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria - Urine Output > 3L/day, Increased Urine Volume (>2ml/min)
Osmotic
Causes of Polyuria ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... response • Central ... #Polyuria #Nephrology ... #Causes
Strabismus - Ocular Misalignment - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Phoria:
 • Latent deviation
 • Symmetrical corneal light reflex,
Strabismus - Ocular ... corneal light reflex ... moves medial -> centre ... moves lateral -> centre ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
Galant Reflex on ... The Galant reflex ... persistent in cases ... clinical #video #Neurology ... Peds #Pediatrics #Normal
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The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... rapid seizure control ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
FLAGS - In all cases ... local guidelines General ... splenomegaly, abnormal ... neurology, back ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm