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Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
 •
• Decr tendon reflexes ... supplied by the nerve root ... cervical nerve root ... on lumbar nerve root ... Radiculopathy #MSK
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
and the spinal root ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... the patient to relax ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex
Lumbar Central Canal Stenosis Grading 
  - Normal - No CSF effacement 
  -
cauda equina nerve roots ... cauda equina nerve roots ... with near total ... Diagnosis #Radiology #MSK
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Supraspinatus Tear ... supraspinatus muscle tear ... to 90 degrees, flex ... Supraspinatus #Tear ... video #sports #msk
Lumbar stenosis guide we created to implement consistent radiology reporting across our multi-hospital network. 
Lumbar Central
cauda equina nerve roots ... cauda equina nerve roots ... with near total ... - Moderate - Near ... Diagnosis #Radiology #MSK
Checklist for removing PPE, using a tear-away gown here (this type of gown is preferred)
Inside the
removing PPE, using a tear-away ... Inside the patient room ... (or in an ante-room ... gown forwards to tear ... Outside the patient room
Fluid-filled Rash - Diagnostic Algorithm.  Pustule: 1) Pustules more commonly suggest an infectious process (bacterial,
Rash - Diagnostic Algorithm ... and the dermis (near ... blisters have a thick roof ... Pustular #Bullous #Algorithm
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
Rapid Response Team ... : • Stand at foot ... RRT leader • Ask ... Assessment: • Ask ... Rapid #Response #Team
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Ear Pain (Otalgia ... Cranial nerve IX can refer ... cervical nerve roots—cervical ... Gastroesophageal reflux ... gastroesophageal reflux
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
and Pelvis 10 mSv ... 1 year - Barium ... Extremity (hand, foot ... X-ray 0.001 mSv ... 1 year MEN’S IMAGING