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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... fracture does NOT ... exclude Mallet finger ... joint needs to be clinically ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
Nodular pattern ... sparing of the area next ... #Clinical #Radiology ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
compare 1) Extend finger ... passively flex finger ... extension, but not ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #msk #PIP
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
Extensor Digitorum Finger ... the edge of the table ... extend at the PIP ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
Risk factors: Critical ... Pathophysiology: 2 hit ... Berlin Criteria met ... hematology #diagnosis #comparison ... #table
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
the edge of the table ... to flex at the DIP ... known as Jersey finger ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #sports #msk
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
• Typically set ... cm) • Viral filter ... • N95 mask & ... Internet Book of Critical ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
Kaposi Sarcoma Forms
Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) is an endothelial cell cancer with an inflammatory component, which has
multiple heterogenous clinical ... involvement is not ... without HIV infection ... Sarcoma #Forms #comparison ... #table #diagnosis
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
Finger Fracture ... dog pulled on his ... represents your next ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... Stable patients