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Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Clinical Features and Complications ... Grade 3 - APC 2 ... Vertical Shear (VS) - Axial ... Orthopedics #MSK #diagnosis ... #complications
Wolff-Parkinson White 
Preexcitation syndrome where an accessory pathway (Bundle of Kent) directly connects the atria 
and
directly connects the atria ... WPW #Cardiology #Diagnosis ... #Complications
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome - Herpes Zoster Oticus 
Triad:
1. Ipsilateral facial paralysis 
2. Ear pain 
3. Vesicles
Zoster Oticus Triad ... and auricle Complications ... HerpesZoster #Oticus #Diagnosis
Diabetic Myonecrosis (Diabetic Muscle Infarction)
 • Spontaneous ischemic necrosis of skeletal muscle (anterior thigh or calf)
calf) • Rare complication ... pain • Mean AIC ... other diabetic complications ... ↑ESR, ↑CRP • Diagnosis ... muscle #Infarction #diagnosis
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Sepsis Complications ... of developing atrial ... mmHg developed atrial ... Differential Diagnoses
Bronchiolitis - Lower respiratory tract (bronchioles) 

Microbiology 
 • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (most commonl
wheezing, crackles) Complications ... bronchiolitis • Trial ... Bronchiolitis #Diagnosis
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis ... PostPrandial Insulin A1c ... Reduces Risk of Complications ... • Presence of complications
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Summary GERD: Diagnosis ... • Once daily trial ... GERD - Complications ... Extraesophageal complications ... Reflux #Disease #diagnosis
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis ... diffusion from IPVDs Diagnostic ... cycles after right atrial ... blood gas (ABC) ... minutes of rest HPS Diagnostic
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
immediate, prior to ED arrival ... posterior shoulder - AC ... especially with AC ... Electricity #Evaluation #Diagnosis