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Bear Hug Test for Subscapularis Injury

The patient places the hand of the affected arm palm down
Subscapularis Injury ... of the affected arm ... the patient is unable ... #clinical #video ... #msk #orthopedics
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Diagnosis Approach ... when evaluation should ... or acute kidney injury ... renal bruit or signs ... #Differential #
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
for Treatment of BPPV ... the examination table ... affected right ear ... positional #vertigo #neurology ... instructions #clinical #video
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
for Treatment of BPPV ... the examination table ... affected right ear ... positional #vertigo #neurology ... instructions #clinical #video
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... extensors of the arms ... • Bilateral signs ... • Infectious causes ... #differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Awareness • Injury ... • Examine for signs ... If ok with ICU team ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
positional vertigo (BPPV ... Numbness in feet, positive ... Romberg sign ... instability (e.g., post-injury ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
A 39-year-old ... Pertinent positives ... Vital signs: BP ... secretions and should ... Most commonly caused