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The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is commonly used as a screening tool to detect dementia. However,
commonly used as a screening ... tool to detect ... is a 30-point screening ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics ... #Examination #Score
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Causes of Urinary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... mobility • Stool ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Mnemonic #Geriatrics
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... Diagnosis and Screening ... Oral sodium loading ... Epworth Sleepiness Score ... #Screening #Workup
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
hardened exudates -> Sore ... stridor -> Sore ... cause quadriplegia ... vessel collapse leading ... Immunization #peds #pediatrics
Pediatric Mouth Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Teeth:
 • Teething
Painful - Gastrointestinal:
 • Crohn's Disease
 • Ulcerative
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infection • Canker Sore ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
The APGAR scoring system is a comprehensive screening tool which should be used to assess newborns
comprehensive screening ... tool which should ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics ... #APGAR #Score #
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Causes of Hypotonic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Central Core ... #Causes #Peds # ... Pediatrics
Rockwood Clinical Frailty Score

There is no single generally accepted clinical definition of frailty. Previously developed tools
Clinical Frailty Score ... aimed to develop a tool ... from whatever cause ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics ... Frailty #Scale #Score
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
lung disease Caused ... Non-invasive initial screening ... tool using cutoff ... 80mmHg or A-a gradient
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
and toxicology screening ... • IV Midazolam Loading ... Pentobarbital Loading ... Management #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm