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Costoclavicular (Eden’s) Test for Thoracic Outlet / Costoclavicular Syndrome

While palpating the radial pulses, the examiner pulls
Costoclavicular (Eden ... Costoclavicular Syndrome ... examiner pulls the shoulders ... #Outlet #Syndrome ... vascular #msk #orthopedics
Costoclavicular (Eden’s) Test for Thoracic Outlet / Costoclavicular Syndrome

While palpating the radial pulses, the examiner pulls
Costoclavicular (Eden ... Costoclavicular Syndrome ... examiner pulls the shoulders ... #Outlet #Syndrome ... vascular #msk #orthopedics
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
thyroid, Sjogren syndrome ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... stimulation - Single fiber ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... affected part should ... including DM • Treatment ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics ... #treatment
Treatment Options for Helicobacter Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Active Helicobacter pylori—associated ulcer
1. Treat with anti—H pylori
Triple Therapy (No longer ... with urea breath test ... fecal antigen test ... Zollinger-EIIison syndrome ... #Management #Pharmacology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Stevens-Johnson syndrome ... following alcohol binge ... third of esophagus Treatment ... : - Treatment of ... Necrosis #diagnosis #management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... Should be performed ... 10 minutes of rest ... ) on room air Treatment ... #treatment #hepatology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
by 24 hours or longer ... count in the CSF should ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... #diagnosis #management
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
weird joints (shoulders ... Wrist, MCP or shoulder ... Acute Pseudogout: Treatment ... Syndrome: • A ... Rheumatology #diagnosis #management
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
end-organ disease is best ... CMV retinitis should ... should include ... retinitis, is no longer ... #management #opportunistic