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Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
tests for the AC ... joint: 1. ... Direct palpation 2. ... shoulder abduction 3. ... #MSK
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... #2 - Assess the ... #3 - Perform a ... Hypernatremia #Management #Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... Step 2: Check Uosm ... Step 3: If patient ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... 2: Check Uosm ... 3: Assess volume ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
1) Chronicity 2) ... Non-Inflammatory 3) ... 3. ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... rheumatology #approach #workup
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Diagnosis and Workup ... Step 2. ... 3. ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation on POCUS with overlying hematoma

40yo M presents after falling off his bicycle
) Joint Separation ... on POCUS with overlying ... than the normal 2- ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #MSK
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation on POCUS with overlying hematoma

40yo M presents after falling off his bicycle
) Joint Separation ... on POCUS with overlying ... than the normal 2- ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #MSK
VT versus SVT with Aberration - Interpretation Cheat Sheet

Features favouring VT
● Absence of typical RBBB or
Brugada algorithm ... negative concordance 2. ... nadir (lowest point ... ) of S > 100 ms ... in any V lead 3.
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
2. ... specific questions to ask ... 2. ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indication of AC