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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... to inability to extend ... fracture • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
at 90°, cannot extend ... as the knee is extended ... Sign #Meningitis #Clinical
Ventilator Tip Sheet for non-Critical Care Respiratory Therapists and RT Extenders

Keith D. Lamb RT @kdlamb1

#Ventilator #Tips
Sheet for non-Critical ... Therapists and RT Extenders ... CriticalCare #Summary #Management
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Dislocation - ED Management ... externally rotated, extended ... glenoid) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
Extended use ... Simple Face Mask ... Nonrebreather Mask ... Venturi Mask (venti-mask ... Equipment #Devices #Management
Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
other leg is fully extended ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #orthopedics #msk
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... Nissle • VSL#3: ↑ clinical ... Budesonide-MMX PO (delayed, extended ... poor release in extended-release ... #Colitis #UC #Management
Asterixis on Physical Exam

Asterixis, aka liver flap, indicates at least Grade 2 hepatic encephalopathy in a
cannot maintain extended ... hands from the extended ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
aligned or slightly extended ... Instability #Wrist #msk ... #orthopedics #clinical
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
nerve [cannot extend ... injury (LCL) • ED Management ... • Nonoperative managernent ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK