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Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Positive Hoffmann’s Test ... Examination Indicates ... Hoffmanns #Reflex #test ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
algorithm. ... evaluation of the clinical ... /or suspicious clinical ... A grey box indicates ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm ... PATIENT'S LEGS TEST ... RESPONSIVENESS ECHO/POCUS ... Hypotension #Evaluation #Algorithm
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
Indication → Pre-test ... Ratio Step 1: Clinical ... with a focused clinical ... Step 2: Pre-test ... probability based on clinical
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... Standard Stim test ... than 18, this indicates ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Stimulation #Test
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... INDICATIONS FOR ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Clarke's Test (Patellar Grind Test)

Indicates Patellofemoral dysfunction.
 - Patient with knee in extension. Push posterior on
Clarke's Test (Patellar ... Grind Test) ... Indicates Patellofemoral ... _ #Clarkes #Test ... Patellar #Grind #clinical
Sensitivity is the proportion of truly diseased persons in the screened population who are identified as
the screening test ... Sensitivity indicates ... identified by the test ... the screening test ... it has a narrow focus
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... Clinical features ... findings (see algorithm ... cosyntropin stimulation test ... interact with stim test
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
antibody (ANA) test ... ; if positive, test ... result is a strong indicator ... Screening Tests ... ANA and RF (if clinical