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Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Compression With the neck ... Radiculopathy #clinical ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports ... #neck #compression
Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
Friedreich's Sign on Neck ... Most likely diagnosis ... small blue-colored spot ... #Friedreichs #Neck ... #Clinical #Video
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
Nerve Tension Test ... shoulder abduction → neck ... #ULNT2 #ULTT2 #clinical ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Nerve Tension Test ... elbow extension → neck ... #ULNT1 #ULTT1 #clinical ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Distraction Test for Cervical Radiculopathy

 • Indicates compression of neural structures at the intervertebral foramen or
Distraction Test ... in symptoms in neck ... Radiculopathy #clinical ... #sports #orthopedics ... #msk
Spurling's Test - Cervical Root Impingement

Spurling's Test evaluates for cervical root impingement.
With the head extended and
Spurling's Test ... #Cervical #Neck ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Mask Oxygen Delivery ... FiO2 35-50% Face Tent ... the exhalation ports ... • FiO2 ~80% Nick ... Delivery #Devices #management
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
Prognostication based on scores ... and clinical features ... infographic by Nick ... prognostication #diagnosis ... #management #stratification
Adson's Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

To perform Adson's Test locate the radial pulse.
Have the patient take
Adson's Test for ... and extend the neck ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... video #vascular #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
: • Clinical Suspicion ... approach for post-test ... : Confirmatory test ... ↑Se/Sp but very ... non-heparin A/C if clinical