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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Thomas' Test ... assesses for hip ... rises off the table ... Contracture #PhysicalExam
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Joint Test on Physical ... compare 1) Extend finger ... passively flex finger ... BunnelLittler #Test ... #PhysicalExam #
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
like following a finger ... ) • Test of Skew ... TylerLarsenMD #HINTS #physicalexam ... bppv #comparison #table
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
Positive Varus Stress Test ... landed awkwardly coming ... Because we saw him ... injury, we are able ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
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Mnemonic • BRASH/Hyperkalemia ... BRASH Syndrome - Hyperkalemia ... Pulmonary: ... Hemochromotosis • His-Purkinje ... Fiber degeneration
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Digitorum Finger ... the edge of the table ... extend at the PIP ... #Finger #Hand # ... PhysicalExam #clinical
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
since they are not able ... aluminum-based phosphate binder ... restricted due to hypercalcemia ... Hyperphosphatemia #Dose #Dosing
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
the edge of the table ... to flex at the DIP ... known as Jersey finger ... #Jersey #Finger ... #Hand #PhysicalExam
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
Intraoperative Thompson Test ... the examination table ... patients may be able ... flex the foot using ... Intraoperative #physicalexam
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Infection - Viral (HIV ... • LDH ↑ • Hyperkalemia ... Hypocalcemia/Late - Hypercalcemia ... fluid/Lactated ringers ... per day until stable