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D-dimer
Plasma D-dimer is a product of clot breakdown, released upon degradation of polymerized, crosslinked fibrin. Elevated
D-dimer Plasma ... D-dimer is a product ... indicate that coagulation ... testing? ... @DharSaty #Ddimer
Peripheral blood findings in microangiopathic hemolytic anemia.  DIC is a clinical and laboratory diagnosis, not
intravascular coagulation ... and other testing ... platelet count, D-dimer
The Spectrum of Tuberculosis

As shown in the graphic from our Primer, exposure to M. tuberculosis can
graphic from our Primer ... #Tuberculosis #Testing ... IGRA #Spectrum #Table
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
intravascular coagulation ... bleeding; high d-dimer ... radiology for possible stenting
Perforator Tool being used to Drill a Burr Hole

Perforator is used to make burr holes into
mechanism once getting ... through inner table ... BurrHole #clinical #video
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
lies prone on the table ... raises off of the table ... or leg during testing ... Femoris #clinical #video
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
lies prone on the table ... raises off of the table ... or leg during testing ... Femoris #clinical #video
Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy on Physical Exam

Myotonic dystrophy is characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness. People
progressive muscle wasting ... myotonia) and are not able ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
rotated in position, resting ... parallel to the exam table ... Video via @open_michigan ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
rotated in position, resting ... parallel to the exam table ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video