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Physical Exam findings in Lower Extremity DVT - Likelihood Ratios
 - Asymmetric calf swelling, ≥2 cm
Exam findings in Lower ... Extremity DVT - ... - NS - Homans sign ... SatyaPatelMD #Lower ... #diagnosis
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
baby's hands and press ... Abruptly lower the ... holding jaw over shoulder ... #Peds #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #PhysicalExam
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
Physical Exam To test ... The legs should ... #Leg #Recoil #Lower ... #Extremity #tone ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
The knee should ... on the leg is a sign ... Leg #Traction #Lower ... #Extremity #tone ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... • Neuropathy (DM ... #diagnosis #lower ... #physicalexam
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Diagnosis Framework ... the upper and lower ... purpura: strong sign ... extremities, upper extremity ... retinopathy Lab Tests
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... When the diagnosis ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Diagnosis
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
American male in mild distress ... Vital signs: BP ... Several of the diagnoses ... With multiple lower ... secretions and should