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Step by step approach for diagnosis of pleural effusion by Lung Ultrasound

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-018-1062-x

#Diagnosis #POCUS #Lung #Pleural #Effusion
Step by step approach ... #Instructions #Steps ... #Algorithm #Signs
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Insipidus Workup Step ... Uosm & Uglucose Step ... & desmopressin test ... Hypernatremia #Management #Algorithm
Clarke's Test (Patellar Grind Test)

Indicates Patellofemoral dysfunction.
 - Patient with knee in extension. Push posterior on
Grind Test) ... of patella then ask ... - Positive sign ... Patellar #Grind #clinical ... Patellofemoral #msk
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
Pathogenesis and clinical ... elbow flexion test ... • + Tinel sign ... • + Froment's sign ... #symptoms #msk
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 4 tests for the ... after cross-arm test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #MSK
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... Step 1: Consider ... Consider additional tests ... Step 5: If SIADH ... Workup #Evaluation #Algorithm
Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Pars interarticularis stress fracture (spondylolysis) - most frequently in the
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... hyperextension test ... (Stork test) ... XR — scotty dog sign ... Spondylolisthesis #MSK
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
Indication → Pre-test ... 1: Clinical Indication ... with a focused clinical ... Step 2: Pre-test ... probability based on clinical
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Tenosynovitis (FTS) The clinical ... using Kanavel’s Signs ... slight flexion at rest ... Kanavels #Criteria #Sign ... #Hand #MSK #Diagnosis
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... Test: 6-8AM Cortisol ... Test: Cosyntropin ... This test determines ... Insufficiency #Algorithm