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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... abnormal) in nearly all ... of AVS and negative ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... VestibularSyndrome #Posterior
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Classification of PCL Iniuries
 • Partial: Translation <
: Pathogenesis and ... Iniuries • Partial ... structures, such as ... #Injury #MSK #Sports ... classification #diagnosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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- Emergency Causes ... cord infarct • HIV ... posterior thigh ... • Provocative Tests ... #causes #neurology
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential Diagnosis ... tests before beginning ... ’s • Reduced Arterial ... Ethylene glycol - HIV ... can act as source
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
When the diagnosis ... assessment, is best ... intra-abdominal masses ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
: ~25% cases. ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... Check hip and ankle ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL ... #Injury #msk #clinical
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
- ↓ Effective arterial ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... (only if no clear ... cause) Management ... Ca-gluconate or 1g CaCl