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Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 4 tests for the ... after cross-arm test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #MSK
ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm ... PATIENT'S LEGS TEST ... RESPONSIVENESS ECHO/POCUS ... Hypotension #Evaluation #Algorithm
Sensitivity is the proportion of truly diseased persons in the screened population who are identified as
the screening test ... identified by the test ... the screening test ... it has a narrow focus ... Formulas #Statistics #Matrix
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Urine Free by LC-MS ... /MS) • Adrenocorticotropic ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... active seizures is algorithmic ... and bag-valve mask ... detailed in the algorithm ... The focus is on
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
relieved with motion ... Joint Disease • Motion ... joint -> Pain with motion ... (relieved by rest ... Comparison #Versus #MSK
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
Limitation of motion ... present both at rest ... and with motion ... or only during motion ... #Joint #Pain #MSK
Scapholunate Ligament Rupture on POCUS

MSK Ultrasound of the scapholunate ligament. Dynamic exam of Scapholunate ligament rupture.
Ligament Rupture on POCUS ... MSK Ultrasound ... rupture. - squeeze test ... replace the clinical tests ... #pocus
Mulder's Test for Morton Neuroma

Mulder's test evaluates for Morton neuroma.
The first and fifth metatarsal heads are
Mulder's Test for ... Morton Neuroma ... Mulder's test ... is a positive test ... video #sports #msk
Urine Microscopy - Urinary Sediment Examination Instructions
Preparation of the urine for microscopic examination:
 • Clean catch
conical bottom test ... and condenser focus ... Bright-field offers the best ... least contrast (best ... visualizing the protein matrix