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diagnosis neurology signs vertigo acidosis aniongap classification comparison diarrhea diuresis diuretics dizziness emergency epilepticus excretion generalized grandmal headache hyponatremia management
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
generalized or a general ... seizure caused ... and metabolic causes ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo Peripheral Vertigo: • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... may be present Central ... test Méniére's disease ... #differential # ... diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Causes of Hyponatremia ... - Differential ... UNa > 20: • Acute ... or chronic renal ... #Causes #nephrology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo PERIPHERAL VERTIGO 1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... and Central Vertigo ... Méniére's disease ... #differential # ... diagnosis #neurology
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days) Exclude: 1. Causes of acute diarrhea 2. Lactose intolerance 3.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Chronic ... Causes of acute ... Systemic disease ... workup #diagnosis #differential
Emergent Causes of Headache and Associated Risk Factors Carbon monoxide poisoning - Breathing in enclosed or confined
Emergent Causes ... with the same symptoms ... ) - Previous chronic ... neurological findings or seizure ... #differential #
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide) • Glaucoma • Epilepsy • Altitude
Torsemide) • Acute ... Kidney stones caused ... hyperaldosteronism • Acute ... Desmopressin (DDAVP) • Central ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology
Causes of High-anion Gap and Non-anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis Causes of High-anion Gap Acidosis: • Lactic acidosis
Renal failure (acute ... and chronic) Causes ... kidney disease ... Metabolic #Acidosis #differential ... #nephrology
Causes of Status Epilepticus in Adults METABOLIC DISTURBANCES Hepatic encephalopathy Hypocalcemia Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia Hyponatremia Uremia INFECTIOUS PROCESSES Central nervous system abscess Encephalitis Meningitis WITHDRAWAL SYNDROMES Alcohol Antiepileptic drugs Baclofen Barbiturates Benzodiazepines CENTRAL
Causes of Status ... SYSTEM LESIONS Acute ... #Epilepticus #Seizures ... #Differential # ... #neurology
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