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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... dexamethasone suppression test ... (DST) protocol: ... - Then measure at ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
FABER (Patrick's ... ) Test for Hip and ... Patrick's or Faber ... parallel to the exam table ... video #sports #msk
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
FABER (Patrick's ... ) Test for Hip and ... Patrick's or Faber ... parallel to the exam table ... video #sports #msk
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
FABER (Patrick's ... ) Test for Hip and ... Patrick's or Faber ... parallel to the exam table ... video #sports #msk
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
FABER (Patrick's ... ) Test for Hip and ... Patrick's or Faber ... parallel to the exam table ... video #sports #msk
Treatment of Stable Wide-Complex Tachycardia
Regular
 • If ventricular tachycardia or uncertain rhythm:
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Treatment of Stable ... if necessary to max ... narrow-complex irregular protocol ... #Tachycardia #Treatment ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
Used Diagnostic Tests ... celiac disease) - May ... antibodies - May ... Reflects response to treatment ... Diagnosis #Workup #Table
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Contracture Thomas' Test ... contralateral leg flexes at ... rises off the table ... video #sports #msk
Algorithm for Suspected Penicillin Allergy in Patients Undergoing Surgery 

• Cephalosporins may be prescribed to patients
Algorithm for Suspected ... Cephalosporins may ... diagnosed as skin-test ... those who are skin-test ... Preoperative #Management #Protocol
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... stimulation - Single fiber ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... - Symptomatic Treatment