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Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Cost - Cost per test ... : ECG, Telemetry ... , Carotid U/S, EEG ... Cardiac stress test ... Effectiveness #table
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Contracture Thomas' Test ... contralateral leg ... rises off the table ... video #sports #msk
Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
Apley Compression Test ... while the other leg ... compression force on the leg ... This test is usually ... #orthopedics #msk
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Sleep Deprivation (Eg ... Apnea • Restless Legs ... Neurologic Disorders (Eg ... • Medications (Eg ... • Drug Abuse (Eg
ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm ... YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS ... TEST FOR FLUID ... RESPONSIVENESS ECHO/POCUS ... Hypotension #Evaluation #Algorithm
Active Straight Leg Raise Test (ASLR)

The ASLR tests assesses the ability to load the pelvis through
Active Straight Leg ... Testing each leg ... elevate their leg ... Active #Straight #Leg ... #physicalexam #msk
Gaenslen's Test (Gaenslen's maneuver) for Sacroiliac Joint Injury

The patient dangles the symptomatic leg over the side
the symptomatic leg ... the side of the table ... (asymptomatic) leg ... the symptomatic leg ... #physicalexam #msk
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
lies prone on the table ... examiner flexes the leg ... raises off of the table ... in the back or leg ... #physicalexam #msk
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
lies prone on the table ... examiner flexes the leg ... raises off of the table ... in the back or leg ... #physicalexam #msk
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
Intraoperative Thompson Test ... the examination table ... patients may be able ... accessory muscles (eg ... physicalexam #surgery #msk