6 results
Congenital absence of the pericardium: 
- CXR: leftward shift of the cardiac silhouette, Snoopy sign, no
Congenital absence ... deviation - CMR: left posterolateral ... #Congenital #absence ... #pericardium #CardiacMRI ... #CMRI #cardiology
Pharmacology of diuretics

Acetazolamide, Loop diuretics, Thiazide‐like diuretics, MRA, Amiloride

Site of Action, Maximum Dose, Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability,
Thiazide‐like diuretics, MRA ... #Pharmacology #Comparison ... Loop #Thiazide #CHF ... #Cardiology #Management
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocations occur posterolateral ... 80% occurring posterolateral ... fracture • ED Management ... recommendations MH/CCF ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... fracture • ED Management ... 1 week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
- HIV, CMV, EBV ... muscle weakness • Absent ... • Decreased / Absent ... axonal form • MRI ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
cord compression (MRI ... : decreased or absent ... out • Brain MRI ... Brucellosis - Dengue, EBV ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management