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Refeeding Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Patients at Risk of Refeeding Syndrome:
 - Little or no nutritional
Metabolism -> Decr ... into cells -> Decr ... of proteins -> decr ... Serum PO4 -> decr ... Constipation - MSK
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
 •
/Neck Pain • Decr ... paralysis) • Decr ... Radiculopathy #MSK
Disc Herniations - Pathogenesis and Complications
• 90% of Lumbar disc herniations happen at L4/5 and L5/S1
•
(dehydration) decr ... complications #msk
Scoliosis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings (Cobb Angle > 10 Degrees)

 • Incr Axial rotation of thoracic
transverse plane -> Decr ... thoracic volume -> Decr ... lung expansion -> Decr ... pathophysiology #msk
Boutonniere Deformity: Pathogenesis and Complications
 • Hyperextension of DIP
 • Flexion of PIP
=> Boutonniere Deformity =>
deformity • Decr ... pathophysiology #msk
Trendelenburg Gait: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Skeletal Pathology of the Hip
 • Arthritis
 • Congenital hip dysplasia
hip joints • Decr ... signs #diagnosis #msk
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Primary (Idiopathic): Unknown etiology, but associated
12 months • Decr ... Shoulder Stiffness (decr ... stages #staging #msk
Benzodiazepines: Mechanism of Action and Side Effects
 • Decr spinal cord activity -> Muscle relaxant
Side Effects • Decr ... relaxant • Decr ... fear, Decr panic ... and Decr phobia ... • Decr cerebral
Feedback Loop: Prolactin (PRL)
 • PRL levels exhibit diurnal, menstrual, and age-related variation
 • TRH has
Hypothalamus -> Decr ... GnRH secretion -> Decr ... FSH/LH -> Decr ... estradiol in females, Decr ... Limbic System -> Decr
Cardiac Maneuvers and Effects on Murmurs

Valsalva Standing - Decr BIood Return to LV
Laying Down, Squatting, Straight
Valsalva Standing - Decr ... Amyl Nitrate - Decr ... Afterload Post PVC - Decr