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Thessaly Test for Knee Meniscal Tear

The test is positive if there is medial or lateral joint
Thessaly Test for ... Meniscal Tear The test ... lateral joint line ... Tear #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
First-line therapies ... and COPD The diagnosis ... bronchodilator test ... and first-line ... #Diagnosis #Management
Tailoring Vasopressors to a Patient's Physiology

Overall, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and vasopressin are all supported by evidence as
potential first-line ... possible that the best ... physiology #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Thessaly Test for Knee Meniscal Tear

The test is positive if there is medial or lateral joint
Thessaly Test for ... lateral joint line ... Video via @thekneeresource ... Tear #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk
Thessaly Test for Knee Meniscal Tear

The test is positive if there is medial or lateral joint
Thessaly Test for ... lateral joint line ... Video via @LearnPhysio ... Tear #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk
Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
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Candidiasis (IC) Diagnosis ... Non-culture-based tests ... • Molecular Tests ... therapy First Line ... #management #candida
Psittacosis 
Pathogen: Chlamydia psittaci - obligate intracellular gram negative
Transmission:
 • Birds are the primary reservoir
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hemoptysis, diarrhea Diagnosis ... Microimmunofluorescent antibody test ... Tetracyclines are first line ... #microbiology #diagnosis ... #management #treatment
McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

The McMurray's test evaluates for meniscal tear.
With the patient
McMurray's Test ... The McMurray's test ... Video via @open_michigan ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #msk #orthopedics
Arterial Lines & Waveforms
Arterial lines permit continuous invasive blood pressure measurement, frequent arterial blood sampling, and
SQUARE WAVE TEST ... The arterial line ... if the arterial line ... arterial #artlines #diagnosis ... #calibration #criticalcare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER/TEST ... OPA, Suction, Video ... o Connect in-line ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management