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Achilles Tendon Rupture on POCUS

Obviously , diagnostic of the rupture of the Achille tendon is above
Achilles Tendon ... Rupture on POCUS ... Obviously , diagnostic ... all a clinical diagnosis ... #POCUS #MSK #Ultrasound
Thompson Test with POCUS shows achilles rupture, retracted ratty tendon with hematoma.

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Thompson Test with POCUS ... shows achilles ... rupture, retracted ... ratty tendon with hematoma ... #MSK #Achilles
Guide to Interpretation of Positive Blood Cultures

I arrange the potential Gram stain results that one can
Positive Blood Cultures ... 3 questions to ask ... Fewer positive cultures ... Interpretation #Laboratory #Microbiology ... #Diagnosis
Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
Cellulitis: Fever, Chills ... Cholecystitis Diagnosis ... microorganism (Culture ... Treatment: • 50% ... Capnocytophaga #canimorsus #microbiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
and Differential Diagnosis ... Hypercoagulable (APLAS) Microbiology ... Generalized: Chills ... hematuria, + RF Treatment ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Aeromonas spp - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Aeromonas spp: Gram-negative Rods, oxidase positive and glucose fermenter.
Virulence: Toxin
Gram-negative Rods ... wound or blood cultures ... Treatment: • ... #Management #microbiology ... InfectiousDiseases #treatment
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... extensor elbows, Achilles ... Gram stain and culture ... Dual-energy CT → MSU ... • Acute gout treatment