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Physical Exam findings in Lower Extremity DVT - Likelihood Ratios
 - Asymmetric calf swelling, ≥2 cm
Exam findings in Lower ... Swelling of entire leg ... - Any calf or ankle ... Likelihood #Ratios #PhysicalExam ... #diagnosis
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
by the ankle. ... until the buttock starts ... maintain a flexed angle ... 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 ... #pain #differential ... #diagnosis #lower ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity ... L2, L3, L4 • Ankle ... and bilateral leg ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #physicalexam
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Peripheral Edema - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Note: • Left leg ... after the right leg ... #Extremity #PhysicalExam
Approach to ECGs - Syncope Syndromes
Electrolytes
 • ↑K - brady, peak T, wide QRS, no P,
delta wave and short ... RAE, RV strain (neg ... EKG #Checklist #diagnosis ... #cardiology #electrocardiogram ... #differential
Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
Most likely diagnosis ... small blue-colored spot ... (middle chest, lower ... Friedreichs #Neck #JVP #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Cardiology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Stasis dermatitis - Ankles ... , lower legs over ... planus - Wrists, ankles ... dermatology #rash #differential ... #diagnosis #skin
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Segment Elevation - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... waves (Eiffel Tower ... Segment #Elevation #differential ... #diagnosis #cardiology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... wrists clenched; legs ... wrists clenched; legs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam