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Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson ... Test (Positive) ... Achilles Tendon Rupture ... #Abnormal #Positive ... #Calf #Sports #msk
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Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Test (Negative) ... Achilles Tendon Rupture ... In this normal ... Achilles #Tendon #Rupture ... #Calf #Sports #msk
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Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
ED arrival MSK ... (delayed), TM rupture ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Suspected ... Direct antiglobulin test ... hemosiderin • PT/aPTT normal ... #Algorithm #hematology
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Thompson Test for ... Injury In the normal ... tendon tear or rupture ... #Thompson #Test ... ankle #sports #msk
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Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Thompson Test for ... Injury In the normal ... tendon tear or rupture ... #Thompson #Test ... ankle #sports #msk
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Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal left side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Thompson Test for ... Injury In the normal ... tendon tear or rupture ... #Thompson #Test ... ankle #sports #msk
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Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
or volar plate rupture ... dislocation, due to rupture ... tendon) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
IDSA Surgical Wound Infection Algorithm
Algorithm for the management and treatment of surgical site infections (SSIs). 
*For
Algorithm for ... the management and ... pending results of culture ... susceptibility tests ... #IDSA #management
Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
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tests: • Beta-D-Glucan ... • Molecular Tests ... intravenous or oral ... Additional management ... antifungal #diagnosis #management