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Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
painful abduction of arm ... orthopedics #diagnosis #sports ... #MSK #anatomy #
Vereckie Algorithm - Lead aVR - Ventricular Tachycardia - Telemetry Diagnosis
WCT is VT IF:
 • Initial
Algorithm - Lead aVR ... or q wave > 40 ms ... Tachycardia #WCT #VTach #avr ... diagnosis #cardiology #ekg ... #ecg #telemetry
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... Tear The drop arm ... PT_yuu_mizu628 #Drop #Arm ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... Dominant R wave in aVR ... all leads except aVR ... de pointes • Short ... @AmyChung #EKG
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
try a different mask ... it → wear for short ... tolerating forced air ... irritation, pressure sores ... noise → check air
Crank Test for Labral Tear of the Shoulder

To perform the Crank Test, fully abduct the shoulder
externally rotate the arm ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Septic Embolism (e.g ... Fat Embolism (e.g ... long bone) • Air ... Mycotic Aneurysm (e.g ... Vascular #JointPain #MSK
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Mask Oxygen Delivery ... aka Hudson's Mask ... (e.g. facial trauma ... oxygen ambient air ... the exhalation ports
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
= Biomarkers + ECG ... deWinter T waves - starts ... leads with STE in avR ... inversion - STE avR ... #EKG #diagnosis
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
bicipital groove 2) Arm ... clinical #video #msk ... #sports