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The inverted or paradoxical triceps reflex consists of flexion of the elbow in response to percussion
paradoxical triceps reflex ... flexion of the elbow ... of the triceps reflex ... paradoxical #triceps #reflex ... video #neurology #physicalexam
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
the most common elbow ... commonly missed elbow ... radiocapitellar lines ... fracture • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Supracondylar Elbow ... • Most common elbow ... radiocapitellar lines ... syndrome • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Corneal reflex ... • Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex ... flexed at the elbow ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Tinel's Test of the Ulnar Nerve

Perform a Tinel's at the cubital tunnel by percussing the ulnar
Tinel's Test of ... Nerve Perform a Tinel's ... open_michigan #Tinels ... #Ulnar #Nerve #elbow ... #PhysicalExam #
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow ... Diagnosis and Management ... Divergent • Elbow ... Bigelow method: FLEX ... Hip #Diagnosis #Management
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
peripheries, Carpal timel ... Slow-relaxing reflexes ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
- C6, C7, C8 Elbow ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... sensory #motor #arm #physicalexam
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
between ETT cotton ties ... compression over elbows ... peripheral IV lines ... - Check CRRT lines ... #CriticalCare #Management
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
troches 10 mg PO 5 times ... Refer to product ... pastilles 4–5 times ... Prevention #Treatment #management