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Low Ankle Sprain: Pathomechanics and Clinical Findings

Grading Ligament Sprains
l: Minimal ligament disruption, mild swelling & tenderness,
Clinical Findings Grading ... sclerosis #LowAnkleSprain ... #orthopedics #Grading ... #Grades #Diagnosis ... #pathophysiology
Commonly Used Clinical Grading Systems
 • Edema Grading Scale
 • Hepatic Encephalopathy Grading (West Haven Criteria)
Used Clinical Grading ... Systems • Edema ... Grading Scale ... Encephalopathy Grading ... classification #diagnosis
Grades of Pitting Edema

 0+ No pitting edema 
 1+ Mild pitting edema. 2 mm depression
Grades of Pitting Edema ... 0+ No pitting edema ... + Mild pitting edema ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Grade #Grading
Drug-Induced Edema
Drug-induced edema is caused by many drugs & can coincide with or worsen pre-existing peripheral
Drug-Induced Edema ... Drug-induced edema ... Tissue edema develops ... blood vessels, leading ... #Pharmacology #Pathophysiology
Algorithm for Suspected SVC Syndrome

SVC syndrome suspected: Facial/arm/neck edema, distended neck/chest veins, facial plethora, dyspnea, cough,
Facial/arm/neck edema ... SVC Syndrome Grading ... /laryngeal edema ... , laryngeal edema ... Syndrome #Algorithm #diagnosis
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Peripheral Edema ... - Differential Diagnosis ... #differential #diagnosis ... Lower #Extremity #PhysicalExam ... #Pathophysiology
Cirrhosis leading to Chronic Liver Failure - Clinical Signs and Symptoms

#Cirrhosis #LiverFailure #Signs #Symptoms #PhysicalExam #Findings
Cirrhosis leading ... Signs #Symptoms #PhysicalExam ... #Findings #Diagnosis
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
Approach to the A-a Gradient ... A-a gradient = ... A-a Gradient ≤ ... Mismatch: Pulmonary Edema ... #differential #diagnosis
Pathophysiology of Hepatorenal Syndrome - Dilation of splanchnic arteries initially compensated by increased CO eventually decompensates
Pathophysiology ... RAAS, SNS, ADH) leading ... retention (ascites, edema
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Framework NCPE Pathophysiology ... of peripheral edema ... #differential #diagnosis