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Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Findings

Denervation near the target muscle fibers (lower motor neuron disease) results
Upper Versus Lower ... muscle fibers (lower ... #Upper #Lower #MotorNeuron ... #Comparison #Versus ... Findings #Diagnosis #Table
Effective radiation dose in adults - Following are comparisons of effective radiation dose in adults with
Following are comparisons ... Radiation #Doses #Imaging ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Distinguishing Upper ... Lower GI Bleeding ... Upper GI Bleed ... units) • Notable risk ... #comparison #versus
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Adults from Common Imaging ... Barium Enema (Lower ... mSv 3 years - Upper ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks #
Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) is a common complication of longstanding diabetes, and it is associated with
morbidity, increased risk ... frequently co-pathogens ... , but those at risk ... Imaging is helpful ... magnetic resonance imaging
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
mSv 765 CXRs Upper ... Radiation #Doses #Imaging ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks #
Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
Imaging Modalities ... obstruction - Able ... in pregnancy (lower ... access to the lower ... and upper urinary
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
absorption - Lowers ... cholesterol - Lower ... risk of adynamic ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology
Medical Imaging - Radiation Dose
#PatientInfo #Radiology #Procedures #Imaging #Radiation #Doses #ChestXRay #CT #Nuclear #Stress #Comparison #Table
Medical Imaging ... Radiology #Procedures #Imaging ... Nuclear #Stress #Comparison ... #Table #Risks
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... Unstable (Rule out upper ... GI bleed) vs Stable ... GIBleed #management #Algorithm