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Grades of Pitting Edema

 0+ No pitting edema 
 1+ Mild pitting edema. 2 mm depression
pitting edema 1+ Mild ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Capillary Refill Testing on Physical Exam

- The pressure is increased until the skin is blank and
blank and then held ... time #Testing #PhysicalExam
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
complications/ MELD ... bili/ current MELD
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
Dry skin, Mild ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Algorithm for the Management of Pediatric Asthma - Mild / Moderate / Severe

#Asthma #Algorithm #Management #Pediatrics
Pediatric Asthma - Mild
Capillary filling time is measured by applying firm pressure on the ventral surface of the distal
blank and then held ... time #Testing #PhysicalExam
Acne treatment algorithm suggested by Gollnick et al - Mild Moderate and Severe Acne
#Management #Dermatology #PrimaryCare
Gollnick et al - Mild
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Cardiogenic shock (mild ... vagally-mediated or med-induced
Trousseau's Sign in Hypocalcemia

Trousseau sign of latent tetany is a medical sign observed in patients with
blood pressure and held ... #Hypocalcemia #PhysicalExam
Alcohol Withdrawal Management Algorithm

Mild vs Moderate/Severe

#Management #Alcohol #Withdrawal #EtOH #Protocol #Algorithm #Phenobarbital #Diazepam #Valium
Management Algorithm Mild