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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... patients with a central ... a stand-alone test ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
Algorithm for the diagnostic evaluation of dizziness. (HINTS = head-impulse, nystagmus, test of skew.)
Questions regarding the
head-impulse, nystagmus, test ... the dizziness as ... peripheral or central ... A diagnostic algorithm ... peripheral or central
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The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is commonly used as a screening tool to detect dementia. However,
The Mini-Mental ... State Examination ... commonly used as ... questionnaire that tests ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
the history and examination ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... #Child #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Diagnosis
Types of Facial Paralysis - Peripheral vs Central Lesions

Facial weakness or paralysis may result either from
Paralysis - Peripheral vs ... #Bells #Palsy #Neurology ... #Diagnosis * ... GrepMed Recommended Text ... Guide to Physical Examination
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
Diagnostic algorithm ... components: targeted neurologic ... examination that ... CNS, Central nervous ... #Diagnosis #AVS
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
When the diagnosis ... Central cyanosis ... assessment, is best ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... Ca-gluconate or 1g CaCl- (central ... #Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Algorithm STEP ... , ANA, HIV-1/2 serology ... tuberculosis skin test ... immunosuppressant therapy such as ... #Algorithm #infectiousdiseases