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Outpatient Hypertension Management Algorithm
Monotherapy: 
 • Thiazide/thiazide-like 
 • ACE-I (non-black patients), 
 • ARB
Outpatient Hypertension Management ... Stoke* • Aortic Dissection ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #Hypertension #Management
Dystocia Maneuvers
1. McRoberts: hyperflexion/adduction of both hips (knees against lateral abdomen) - requires an assistant at
along baby's back, rotate ... baby's back to rotate ... shoulder in opposite direction ... obstetrics #obgyn #management
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management

Regular SVT: Sinus Tachycardia, AVNRT, AVRT, Atrial Flutter,
Framework and Management ... variable block MANAGEMENT ... semi-recumbent position 3) Ask ... 4) Lie patient flat ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 • Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
• In case of flare ... Measurement #SLE #rheumatology ... levels #lupus #management
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
complications occur late ... motion • ED Management ... require operative management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Carotid/Vertebral Dissection ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... primary #secondary #management
Treatment of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1st Line Strategy - GC 0.7 mg/kg/day, except for:
 • Aortitis
aneurysm and/or dissection ... GCA #Treatment #Management ... #Indications #rheumatology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
present in middle to late ... childhood and late ... and M panel Management ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
and the solar plate ... EDS and/or volar plate ... tendon) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
remission and times of flare-ups ... #Pharmacology #Dermatology ... #Management