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The Chvostek sign (/ˈkvɒstɪk/) is a clinical sign of existing nerve hyperexcitability (tetany) seen in hypocalcemia.It
ˈkvɒstɪk/) is a clinical ... hypocalcemia.It refers to an abnormal ... hyperventilation, which causes ... decreased serum ... #Hypocalcemia #PhysicalExam
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... characterized by a decrease ... well as varying clinical ... These causes could ... Normal range11.5
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
heart failure, uremia ... punctuated by frequent sighs ... Occasional sighs ... Abnormalities #Abnormal ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
if they have no clinical ... Albumin ≤3.0 g/dL, anemia ... lack of tapering, decreased ... and lab signs ( ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
neurological lesion: Clinical ... • Symptoms and signs ... Cauda equina- decreased ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... differential #algorithm
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
the Fingers Clinically ... include diabetes, anemia ... May arise from decreased ... Nail #Diseases #Abnormal ... #Signs #PhysicalExam
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... >5 min • Abnormal ... of vomiting • Clinical ... fontanelle • Sign ... trama #pediatrics #peds
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Diagnosis = clinical ... systemic sx + signs ... values increase ... systemic complaints- anemia ... GCA #Temporal #Signs
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... If abnormal, this ... are observed for signs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds