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Tuberculosis Overview

10 million new M. tuberculosis infections/year
Facultative intracellular rod-shaped bacteria
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) accounts for 4.6% of
TB: • HIV • Recent ... characteristic features Clinical ... Tuberculosis Diagnosis ... Active TB: • ... #Diagnosis #Management
Tuberculosis Overview

10 million new M. tuberculosis infections/year
Facultative intracellular rod-shaped bacteria
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) accounts for 4.6% of
TB: • HIV • Recent ... characteristic features Clinical ... Tuberculosis Diagnosis ... Active TB: • ... #Diagnosis #Management
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
to remind the clinician ... about the acute management ... fractures and hip ... Mary Haas #Diagnosis ... #Management #EM
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... : Hyperflexion injury ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Orthopedic Dislocations ... ) - Diagnosis and ... of dash board injury ... knee are flexed ... #Diagnosis #Management
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... tibia/fibula) and hip ... progressive inflammatory infection ... • Diagnosis: ... function and reflex activity
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• They can activate ... causing endothelial injury ... Syndrome: • Clinical ... HIV infection ... Labs/Diagnosis:
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
microvascular injury ... possible Patient's clinical ... the key to the diagnosis ... #dermatology #clinical ... #photo
Septic Arthritis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical Exam: hot, swollen, pain with passive AND active ROM
and Management ... Summary Clinical ... with passive AND active ... parenteral Abx, Orthopedics ... Ceftriaxone • HIV
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... and knee • BÖHLER ... Used acutely in management ... POP CAST & SLAB: Active ... #management #hardware