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Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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Differential Diagnosis ... distinguishing feature ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test ... #differential #diagnosis
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
arrival MSK - Fractures ... dislocations (posterior shoulder ... compartment syndrome ... Electricity #Evaluation #Diagnosis ... #Management #Emergency
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
affected part should ... • Diagnosis: ... cord function and reflex ... bulbocarvenosus reflex ... #Emergencies #diagnosis
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
and Management ... blood cultures should ... the preferred test ... the workup • Test ... Purulent Arthritis Syndrome
Roos' Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

To perform the Roos' Test abduct the shoulders to 90 degrees,
Outlet Syndrome ... abduct the shoulders ... to 90 degrees, flex ... Video via @open_michigan ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
causes such as reflex ... carotid sinus syndrome ... further guide management ... Further diagnostics ... should be guided
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... elbow fully as a test ... Bigelow method: FLEX ... #Management #Summary
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Stevens-Johnson syndrome ... injury (by acid reflux ... promote esophageal reflux ... retrosternal chest pain Diagnosis ... #management #gastroenterology
Roos' Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Roos' Test - abduct the shoulders to 90 degrees, flex the
Outlet Syndrome ... Roos' Test - ... abduct the shoulders ... to 90 degrees, flex ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
When the diagnosis ... assessment, is best ... checked for red reflex ... This reflex is not ... Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis