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REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... ) Interpretation ... amplitude of the TEG ... #hematology #interpretation ... #diagnosis #components
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
flattening the lumbar spine ... contralateral leg ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
Patient lays supine ... flattening the lumbar spine ... contralateral leg ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
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Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
Pathogenesis and clinical ... Externally Rotated Leg ... • Shortened leg ... down affected leg ... signs #symptoms #orthopedics
Stork Test 

The stork test evaluates for a stress fracture of the pars interarticularis in the
in the lumbar spine ... stands on one leg ... #Test #Lumbar #spine ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
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Candidemia Workup and Management - IDSA Guidelines
1) Antibiotics
 • Empiric: Echinocandins (e.g. micafungin) for most patients
routine TTE or TEE ... unless clinical ... Consider: Spine,
Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
while the other leg ... compression force on the leg ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #orthopedics
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Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Echocardiography (TTE +/- TEE ... suspected (e.g., spine ... Internet Book of Critical
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... Upper Limb and Spine ... Used in cervical spine ... Used in cervical spine ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
Scoliosis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings (Cobb Angle > 10 Degrees)

 • Incr Axial rotation of thoracic
Pathogenesis and clinical ... curvature of the spine ... Breasts, Apparent Leg ... curvature of the spine