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Hydrophobia on Physical Examination

Seen in the late stages of rabies.  Caused by painful paroxysmal contractions
Seen in the late stages ... contractions and spasms ... #Hydrophobia #PhysicalExam
Ankle Clonus on Physical Exam

Turns out to be refractory status due to vertebrobasilar thrombosis... Only one
be refractory status ... Clonus #Ankle #PhysicalExam
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
altered mental status ... protein, gram stain ... diagnosis #testing #physicalexam
Cardiac Auscultation Practice - S4 Gallop

S4: add this extra heart sounds by tapping first finger twice

Setup:
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Cardiac Auscultation Practice - S3 Gallop

S3: add this extra heart sound by tapping second finger twice

Setup:
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Cardiac Auscultation Practice - Holosystolic Murmur

Holosystolic murmur can be mimicked by dragging your finger across the
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Cardiac Auscultation Practice - Aortic Stenosis

Aortic Stenosis: trace a circle over the back of your hand
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Positive Seidel test on fluorescein stain exam

Globe rupture can be identified by a positive Seidel test
on fluorescein stain ... on fluorescein stain ... Ophthalmology #PhysicalExam
Terry's Nails

Proximal paleness extending halfway up the nail, often eliminating the lunula. Darker distal band. Seen
Seen in states of ... #Fingernails #PhysicalExam
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
swells first, stays ... causing compression/stasis ... Lower #Extremity #PhysicalExam