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Causes of Sore Throat / Rhinorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Common viral pathogens: Rhinovirus, Coronavirus, Influenza virus,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Common viral pathogens ... Cytomegalovirus, HIV ... common bacterial pathogen ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
- Sarcoidosis Lower ... is seen in: - UIP ... #Differential #Table ... Distribution #Upper #Lower
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
was unable to lower ... his chin to his ... muscle, he elevated his ... bed as he lifted his ... Rigidity #Meningitis #PhysicalExam
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for Hip ... Test assesses for hip ... One hip is maximally ... rises off the table ... #Contracture #PhysicalExam
Dropped Foot Gait - Paralysis of Dorsal Flexion of the Foot.
When trying to walk the tip
trying to walk the tip ... he raises the lower ... the thigh on the hip ... Gait #Neurology #PhysicalExam
COPD Physical Exam Likelihood Ratios
Barrel Chest - LR 1.5
Pursed Lip Breathing - LR 2.7
Reduced breath sounds
LR 1.5 Pursed Lip ... dullness, left lower ... SatyaPatelMD #COPD #PhysicalExam
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
was unable to lower ... his chin to his ... muscle, he elevated his ... bed as he lifted his ... Rigidity #Meningitis #PhysicalExam
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
Because we saw him ... within two weeks of his ... injury, we are able ... Here, we show his ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam
Diagnostic approach to the admitted patient with possible COVID-19

Initial evaluation
- Chest X-ray
- Lung ultrasound (thorough "lawn-mower"
thorough "lawn-mower ... and other viral pathogens ... iBookCC #COVID19 #algorithm
"Appropriate patient positioning for lumbar puncture and location of the L4/L5 intercostal space"-McMaster Textbook of Internal
the examination table ... Lower limbs should ... flexed at knees and hips ... perpendicular to the table