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

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
squeezing the calf ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... #Sports #msk #ankle
Pharmacology of diuretics

Acetazolamide, Loop diuretics, Thiazide‐like diuretics, MRA, Amiloride

Site of Action, Maximum Dose, Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability,
Maximum Dose, Half-Life ... CHF #Cardiology #Management
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
squeezing the calf ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... #Sports #msk #orthopedics
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
to transiently halt ... Diabetes Mellitus Half-and-Half
Halo Sign in Basal Skull Fracture

Halo of lighter liquid around blood spot on the cloth indicates
Halo Sign in Basal ... Skull Fracture Halo ... liquid around blood spot ... JamesPowellMD #Halo
One-and-a-Half Syndrome
1 - One eye cannot move AT ALL horizontally
1/2 - The other eye can only
One-and-a-Half Syndrome ... abduct (can do only half ... OneAndAHalf #One #Half
Ottawa Ankle Rule #Diagnosis #Management #EM #Ortho #Sports #Ottawa #Ankle #Foot #Rule
Rule #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Sports
SARS-CoV-2 Estimated Aerosol and Surface Viability:
 - Aerosols: ≈3hrs post aerosolization (median half-life: 1.2 – 1.2hrs)
aerosolization (median half-life ... 2 – 3d (median half-life ... 2 – 3d (median half-life
Evidence supports the Ottawa ankle rules as an accurate instrument for excluding fractures of the ankle
Evidence supports ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Sports
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
 •
44: Initiate at half ... titrate upwards to half ... pharmacology #algorithm #management