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Asterixis on Physical Exam

Asterixis, aka liver flap, indicates at least Grade 2 hepatic encephalopathy in a
Asterixis, aka liver flap ... from the extended position ... wing” or flapping tremors ... drkeithsiau #Asterixis #PhysicalExam ... #neurology
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV

By Dr. Gutwein via @jmcchiefs

#Epley #Maneuver #BPPV #Benign #paroxysmal #positional #vertigo
#BPPV #Benign #paroxysmal ... #positional #vertigo ... #neurology #instructions ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #management
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
into a supine position ... #BPPV #Benign #paroxysmal ... #neurology #instructions ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #management
Paroxysmal Exercise‐induced Dyskinesia (PED)

Young man with intermittent (once a month or so) tripping with  his
Paroxysmal Exercise‐induced ... Paroxysmal exercise‐induced ... @bobvarkey #Paroxysmal ... clinical #video #neurology ... #gait #physicalexam
DANISH Mnemonic for Cerebellar Signs of Disease

D - Dysdiadochokinesia / Dysmetria - Impaired ability to perform
A - Ataxia - Gait ... I - Intention tremor ... - Tremor that worsens ... Signs #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV (Animated Instructions)
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture,
into a supine position ... #BPPV #Benign #paroxysmal ... #neurology #instructions ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #management #animated
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
into a supine position ... #BPPV #Benign #paroxysmal ... #neurology #instructions ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #management
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... myoclonic movements, tremors ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
: - Benign paroxysmal ... positional vertigo ... range of motion, gait ... falling, functional gait ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
shoulder down position ... to the seated position ... #vertigo #neurology ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #management