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The Chvostek sign (/ˈkvɒstɪk/) is a clinical sign of existing nerve hyperexcitability (tetany) seen in hypocalcemia.It
The Chvostek sign ... sign of existing ... hypocalcemia, this sign ... #Chvostek #Signs ... #endocrinology
Bilateral B-Lines in case of Pneumonia on Lung POCUS

Young healthy pt with fever/dyspnea. POCUS lung exam
Bilateral B-Lines in case ... Young healthy pt ... No PMH, immunosuppression ... partially seen shred sign ... #clinical #ultrasound
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... Pathogenesis and Clinical ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... DiabeticKetoacidosis #DKA #pathophysiology ... #endocrinology
Plankton Sign in Pleural Effusion on Lung POCUS
Typically highly suggestive of hemothorax
In this patient:
  PH
Plankton Sign in ... Xpert TB, BAAR negative ... #Plankton #Sign ... #clinical #hemothorax ... #ultrasound #lung
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
Pathogenesis and clinical ... • Other rare causes ... Overproduction #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology ... #pathophysiology
Plankton Sign in Hemothorax - POCUS

Does ur pt have hemothorax? Look 4 white flecks in fluid
Plankton Sign in ... Does ur pt have ... confirm (plankton sign ... #Plankton #Sign ... #Clinical #Ultrasound
Laceration bleeding into a water bath on POCUS

Laceration bleeding into a water bath! Taking name suggestions.
water bath on POCUS ... Silly string sign ... Cheese whiz sign ... Cotton @SonoMojo In case ... #clinical #ultrasound
Lung Point Sign on POCUS
To rule in PTX look for the Lung Point Sign

POCUS 101 @Pocus101

#LungPoint
Lung Point Sign ... in PTX look for ... the Lung Point Sign ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #pulmonary
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
Relative Afferent ... It is a clear sign ... in the afferent path ... regarding the cause ... Defect #Neurology #Clinical
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
patients with a negative ... hypertension and signs ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... renal bruit or signs ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic