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Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the wrist prone, the patient attempts extension of the
Maudsley's Test ... This movement stresses ... The test is positive ... PT_yuu_mizu628 #Maudsleys
Maudsley's Test for Lateral Epicondylitis ("Tennis Elbow")

With the wrist prone, resist extension of the 3rd digit,
Maudsley's Test ... This movement stresses ... The test is positive ... Dani_A_spt #Maudsleys
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
specific, so if positive ... affects diagnostic workup ... choices AND management ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Workup
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Diagnosis and Management ... • Immunologic Workup ... - Anti-ENA - Positive ... - Anti-dsDNA - Positive ... Anti-histone - Positive
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
• Immunologic Workup ... Anti-histone - Positive ... • Immunologic Workup ... Usual therapeutic management ... rheumatology #diagnosis #management
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
if serology is positive ... change medical management ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... & Inspiratory Positive ... BPAP - Bi-Level Positive ... status • Won't Work ... #criticalcare #management
APRV - Overview 

Airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) uses prolonged periods of high continuous positive airway
high continuous positive ... volutrauma, increased work ... #Ventilation #Management
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
Fecal leukocyte positive ... Acute #Diarrhea #management ... #algorithm #workup
Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
optimal airway management ... extension. ❽ Operator position ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup