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Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
target is 2.5 (range ... in therapeutic range ... #medications #table ... hematology #warfarin #dosing
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Lelli's Test (Lever ... rises from the table ... rise from the table ... #Lellis #Test #Lever ... physicalexam #sports #msk
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Contracture Thomas' Test ... rises off the table ... , the test is positive ... video #sports #msk
Positive Lachman test in ACL Injury

Here is an exam of a patient under anesthesia with an
Positive Lachman test ... looseness of the knee during ... knee to buckle during ... #Lachmans #test ... cruciate #ligament #msk
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... Palsy This tests ... flexing the thumb (using ... Froments #Sign #Test ... #physicalexam #msk
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
Intraoperative Thompson Test ... the examination table ... patients may be able ... flex the foot using ... physicalexam #surgery #msk
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
since they are not able ... toward the normal range ... Hyperphosphatemia #Dose #Dosing
Safe Living After Transplant - Water Safety
Abrasions:
• If incurred during swimming in ocean or fresh water,
• If incurred during ... the water • Test ... boots, gloves & a mask ... during the cleaning ... process • If able
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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of FTS is made using ... slight flexion at rest ... Criteria #Sign #Hand #MSK
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
and sodium • Dosing ... desired serum K range ... binds magnesium • Dosing ... and calcium • Dosing ... #pharmacology #table