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Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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The clinical diagnosis ... using Kanavel’s Signs ... Tenosynovitis #Kanavels #Criteria ... #Sign #Hand #MSK ... #Diagnosis
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
tendon is 15cm long ... pre-determined etiology Signs ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms ... pathophysiology #msk
Tetralogy of Fallot 

1. Right ventricular outflow tract obstruction 

2. Right ventricular hypertrophy 

3. Ventricular septal
Ventricular septal defect ... #Fallot #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Cardiology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Bronchiolitis Management

When to admit: 
- Any history of apnoea 
- Persistant sats < 92% 
- Inadequate
(<50% normal) Signs ... Bronchiolitis #Management #diagnosis ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... Admission #Discharge #Criteria
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Clonus, Babinski’s sign ... • Lhermitte’s sign ... SIGNS/SYMPTOMS ... Signs and symptoms ... criteria for MS
Community Acquired Pneumonia - Presenting Features
 • History in favor of CAP: Dyspnea, Cough, particularly if
productive, Fever, chills ... or 3 minor criteria ... met • Major criteria ... Acquired #Pneumonia #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Kawasaki Disease (Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome) 
An rare systemic acute febrile vasculitic syndrome. Aetiology unknown. 
Affects
Affects children ... Early diagnosis ... Disease #Features #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Anaplasma Infection - Anaplasma phagocytophilum
Pathophysiology: 
 • Obligate, intracellular bacteria
 • Transmitted via blacklegged tick —
scapularis • Infects ... within morulae Signs ... myalgias, shaking chills ... Anaplasma #Infection #diagnosis
Newborn Assessment - APGAR Score

Assessment of newborn vital signs following labor via a 10-point scale evaluated
newborn vital signs ... child will develop long-term ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #APGAR
A decision aid for people considering lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography
 
The USPSTF recommends
people considering lung ... Do not have any signs ... cancer (diagnostic ... people who do have signs ... LungCancer #Screening #Criteria