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Algorithm for Suspected SVC Syndrome

SVC syndrome suspected: Facial/arm/neck edema, distended neck/chest veins, facial plethora, dyspnea, cough,
SVC Syndrome ... SVC syndrome suspected ... syncope, etc SVC Syndrome ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #management #vascular
Costoclavicular Maneuver for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

To perform the Costoclavicular Maneuver, draw the patient's shoulders inferiorly and
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ... thoracic outlet syndrome ... Thoracic #Outlet #Syndrome ... #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... #vascular
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
Well-localized, sharp, short ... well-localized, dull, longer ... regional pain syndrome ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... cardiomyopathy, Horner syndrome ... Syndrome: • Opthaloplegia ... Guillain #Barre #Syndrome ... #diagnosis #management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Abdominal compartment syndrome ... , Vascular compression ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
Roos' Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

To perform the Roos' Test abduct the shoulders to 90 degrees,
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ... thoracic outlet syndrome ... Thoracic #Outlet #Syndrome ... #PhysicalExam # ... #vascular #msk #
Adson's Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

To perform Adson's Test locate the radial pulse.
Have the patient take
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ... thoracic outlet syndrome ... Thoracic #Outlet #Syndrome ... #PhysicalExam # ... #vascular #msk #
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis ... and Management ... Algorithm Lifestyle ... • Presence of vascular ... Endocrinopathies (Cushing Syndrome
Roos' Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Roos' Test - abduct the shoulders to 90 degrees, flex the
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ... thoracic outlet syndrome ... Thoracic #Outlet #Syndrome ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video
Wright Test (Hyperabduction Test) for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

While measuring the radial pulses, the arm is passively
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ... Thoracic #Outlet #Syndrome ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... #sports