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Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
prone, the knee being ... while the other leg ... applying internal and ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #orthopedics #msk
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Defining the cause ... • Skin and/or ... renovascular HT, Renin-secreting ... #nephrology #potassium
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
as arrhythmias and ... treated with IV potassium ... wasting from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... #nephrology #low
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Renovascular HTN, Renin ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes ... #potassium #low ... #nephrology
Apley Distraction Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
Apley Distraction ... prone, the knee being ... applying internal and ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #orthopedics #msk
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
- ↓ Renin ... only if no clear cause ... Insulin 5-10U reg ... Management #Treatment #potassium ... #nephrology #K
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
grip weakness caused ... Palsy #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics ... #sports #hand
Hoover's Sign for Functional Lower Extremity Paralysis

Used to distinguish organic from functional leg hemiparesis.

Ask the patient
Hoover's Sign for ... Ask the patient ... normal people and ... effort is not being ... hemiparesis #clinical #video
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... this specific case ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
pain or spasm - legs ... Loss of sodium/Potassium ... → Syncope • Signs ... - Hyperkalemia ... differential #diagnosis #causes