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Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Pars interarticularis stress fracture (spondylolysis) - most frequently in the
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... interarticularis stress ... hyperextension test ... (Stork test) ... Spondylolisthesis #MSK #diagnosis
Tracheal Descent Sign

Paradoxical inward movement of the trachea during inspiration. Seen in this COPD patient in
Tracheal Descent Sign ... severe respiratory distress ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... respiratory #pulmonary
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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Insufficiency Diagnosis ... Algorithm Clinical ... Weakness, fatigue, GI distress ... cosyntropin stimulation test ... interact with stim test
CRIES is a 10-point scale, using a physiologic basis similar to APGAR: Crying; Requires increased oxygen
CRIES is a 10-point ... administration (distress ... Increased vital signs ... in the ED, the clinician ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Lithium • Stress ... infection, Psychologic stress ... Examination: • Signs ... Major psychologic stress
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Test for the respective ... thin smear • Signs ... node biopsy • Clinical ... #diagnosis
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Myasthenic Crisis ... - Infectious workup ... mild-moderate respiratory distress ... Pyridostigmine - New diagnosis ... monitoring (vital signs
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Symptoms and Signs ... Pheochromocytoma crisis ... common symptoms and signs ... is similar to stress-induced ... may present with pulmonary
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
A possible diagnostic ... algorithm for pulmonary ... the benefits and risks ... VTE #Pregnancy #Workup ... #Imaging #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
to determine if stress ... test is indicated ... Change in clinical ... thoracic surgery Stress ... , preoperative stress