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Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
Ely's Test for Rectus ... lies prone on the table ... raises off of the table ... , or with pain in ... the back or leg during
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
Ely's Test for Rectus ... lies prone on the table ... raises off of the table ... , or with pain in ... the back or leg during
What is the difference between ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia?
A common misnomer. Mesenteric ischemia and ischemic
initial treatment algorithms ... onset • Abd pain ... • Tx: urgent surgery ... • Moderate abd pain ... differences #diagnosis #table
Approach to Suspected Appendicitis - Management Algorithm

Suspected Appendicitis:
 • Vague periumbilical pain → localized RLQ pain
Appendicitis - Management Algorithm ... periumbilical pain ... localized RLQ pain ... tenderness • Rovsing ... #surgery #appendix
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
and Management Algorithm ... Abdominal or pelvic surgery ... depression, Poor coping ... -HT4 agonists Pain ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... Buprenorphine Dosing ... co-exisiting chronic pain ... split dosing TID
Intraoperative Cardiac Free Wall Rupture
Free wall rupture...yes we can save them
Following a syncope event, a 72-y
brought to the ER, stable ... described back pain ... tear was repaired using ... healthy tissue, going ... cardiothoracic #surgery
Retractor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
In varying forms, retractors are used to hold an incision open,
Retractor: Used to gain ... the operating table ... protect intestines during ... #Retractors #surgery