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Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... Prescribing and Dosing ... every 7 days until maximum ... #Prescribing #Dosing ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Tenosynovitis (FTS) The clinical ... of FTS is made using ... Kanavel’s Signs ... Kanavels #Criteria #Sign
Oliver's sign (Tracheal Tug Sign)

Oliver's sign is an abnormal downward movement of the trachea during systole
Oliver's sign (Tracheal ... Tug Sign) Oliver's ... sign is an abnormal ... of the trachea during ... #trachea #clinical
Müller's sign is the pulsation or bobbing of the uvula that occurs during systole.  It
Müller's sign is ... uvula that occurs during ... Müller's sign is ... #Mullers #sign # ... regurgitation #uvula #clinical
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Brudzinski’s Sign ... Brudzinski's sign ... reflex to create maximal ... , Brudzinski's sign ... #Meningitis #Clinical
D-Sign in a lady with Massive PE - The LV should always be round like a
D-Sign in a lady ... Ghali @EM_RESUS #Clinical ... Echocardiogram #PSAX #DSign
Kussmaul's Sign on Physical Exam

What’s the diagnosis?
Severe biventeicular failure with + Kussmaul sign! NICM. No constriction!

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Kussmaul's Sign ... with + Kussmaul sign ... Kussmaul's sign ... increased blood volume during ... #physicalexam #clinical
Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
(B) Treatment algorithm ... °The maximal dose ... administration, once a day dosing ... Diuresis #CHF #Algorithm
Approach to Suspected Appendicitis - Management Algorithm

Suspected Appendicitis:
 • Vague periumbilical pain → localized RLQ pain
Appendicitis - Management Algorithm ... tenderness • Rovsing ... Sign • Obturator ... /psoas sign Matthew ... Appendicitis #Management #Algorithm
Campbell’s sign or Tracheal Descent in Longstanding COPD

Patients with longstanding COPD may show downward displacement of
Campbell’s sign ... of the trachea during ... #Campbells #sign ... Descent #COPD #clinical