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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
Signs and Symptoms ... + Painful arc test ... abduction + Neer's sign ... pain + Hawkin's test ... #symptoms #msk
Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Rotator Cuff Syndrome ... supraspinatus tendinitis Signs ... of arm, empty can ... test +ve #Rotator ... diagnosis #sports #MSK
Empty Can (Jobe) Test

Position: Flex shoulder to 90 degrees in the scapular plane. Internally rotate the
Test Position ... Positive sign is ... #Jobe #Test #Shoulder ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
liver function tests ... clinical symptoms/signs ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... criteria should ... USS, ultrasound scan
Core IM: Pearls on Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

Definition: 
 • no slam dunk criteria 
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• no slam dunk criteria ... explanation • best ... Diagnosis: • look for signs ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Nephropathy #CIN
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
) is an autoimmune-mediated ... • Or brainstem syndromes ... McDonald diagnostic criteria ... 1250 mg) without an ... sclerosis #diagnosis #management
Positive Drop Arm Test on Shoulder Exam - Supraspinatus Injury

Starting from 90 degrees of passive shoulder
on Shoulder Exam ... release support and ask ... #Sign #Shoulder ... supraspinatus #clinical #video ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
/Edrophonium test ... - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign 2. ... respiratory failure - Can ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Kussmaul's Sign on Neck Physical Examination

Elderly woman with a history of myocardial revascularization surgery is hospitalized
Kussmaul's Sign ... heart failure syndrome ... venous pressure should ... is defined by an ... #PhysicalExam #Video
Blood Culture Collection Algorithm - Adult Patients with Suspected Systemic Infection 

Pawlowicz et al evidenced based
who meet SIRS criteria ... unstable vital signs ... blood cultures should ... blood cultures should ... #Management #BloodCultures