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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 ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free
Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
Nephron and their Functions ... organic acids and bases ... under vasopressin control ... Nephron #Segments #Function ... #Pathophysiology
Differentiating Features Between Central and Peripheral Cyanosis

Mechanism - Arterial destauration
Sites - Skin, mucous membrane of oral
Features Between Central ... therapy - Pulmonary cause ... #Cyanosis #Central ... #Peripheral #Comparison ... #Signs #Symptoms
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
generalized or a general ... seizure caused ... Pseudoseizures #GrandMal #Classification ... Neurology #Signs #Symptoms ... #Comparison
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Peripheral and Central ... labyrinthitis) CENTRAL ... with vascular causes ... findings #signs #symptoms ... #comparison #neurology
Mechanical Bowel Obstruction and Ileus - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Ileus: Functional bowel "blockage", no peristalsis
Mechanical Obstruction:
Findings Ileus: Functional ... pain and related symptoms ... percussion • Nausea ... obstruction #sbo #ileus #pathophysiology
Emergent Causes of Headache and Associated Risk Factors
Carbon monoxide poisoning
 - Breathing in enclosed or confined
Emergent Causes ... with the same symptoms ... Immunocompromised state - General ... immunologic system function ... redflags #signs #symptoms