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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 ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Vertigo #Central
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... result is positive (abnormal ... a stand-alone test ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
HINTS Exam - Normal Head Impulse Test = Central Cause

This patient as a normal head impulse
Head Impulse Test ... = Central Cause ... head impulse test ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
Abnormal Test of Skew indicating central process

via @neurologiabr

#Abnormal #Vertical #Skew #Test #HINTS #PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video #Neurology
Abnormal Test of ... Skew indicating central ... Vertical #Skew #Test ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... may be present Central ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
Distinguishing Central ... following a finger) • Test ... TylerLarsenMD #HINTS #physicalexam ... #Vertigo #diagnosis ... #neurology #bppv
Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
in patient with normal ... 9.2, LR- 0.09 Best ... test characteristics ... Testing #Stroke #physicalexam ... #diagnosis #neurology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... T4 → Possibly Central ... high T4 +/- T3 → Central ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria - Urine Output > 3L/day, Increased Urine Volume (>2ml/min)
Osmotic
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Polyuria ... response • Central ... #Polyuria #Nephrology ... #Algorithm #Causes
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
splenomegaly, abnormal ... neurology, back ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... #Child #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Diagnosis