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Hip Dislocation - Posterior dislocation (90%): Typically presents with hip flexed and adducted; 5-15% of posterior
Hip Dislocation ... presents with hip ... externally rotated #Dagnosis ... #Dislocation #Classification ... Posterior #Diagram #ALiEM
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
) - Diagnosis and ... counterforce and as a lever ... elbow fully as a test ... Hip Dislocation ... #Diagnosis #Management
Spinal Epidural Abscess - Classic triad (back pain + fever + neuro deficits) found in only
triad (back pain + fever ... in only 2-13% #Diagnosis ... #EM #NSG #Epidural ... #Abscess #Algorithm ... #ALiEM
A lazy man's classification of hyponatremia
There are two possible approaches to the diagnosis of hyponatremia: .
A lazy man's classification ... approaches to the diagnosis ... essentially the same tests ... it requires for him ... #Algorithm #Differential
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pinpoint ... Red Flags: • Fever ... ITP - APLS - HIT ... Fecal occult blood test
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Coronary arteries - Fever ... Vasculitis: • Fevers ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... Cryoglobulins • HIV ... #rheumatology #classification
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... for Workup of Fever ... blood cultures • HIV ... • Additional tests ... Origin #Workup #diagnosis
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Fever of Unknown ... Algorithm STEP ... TSH, RF, ANA, HIV ... tuberculosis skin test ... ofaa132/5828054 #Fever