Cannot miss / life threats
Cannot miss / life threats
Differential diagnosis — checklist
0/11
Check off each diagnosis as you consider it. Tap the name for unique exam, lab/imaging clues, first-line confirmatory test, and management.
Neurologic0/4
Metabolic0/3
Systemic0/4
Initial ED workup
Bedside0/3
- Glucose
- Detailed neuro exam (focal vs symmetric)
- NIH stroke scale if focal
Labs0/4
- CBC, BMP (K, Mg, Ca)
- TSH
- CK
- VBG
Imaging0/2
- CT/MRI brain (with & without contrast) if focal
- MRI spine (with & without contrast) if cord compression suspected
Initial management0/3
- Treat reversible causes (glucose, K)
- Stroke pathway if within window
- Neuro consult