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Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... treat underlying cause ... cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome ... Potomania - Tea ... , CNS Disease, Meds
Tinel's Test for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Perform a Tinel's over the tarsal tunnel, attempting to reproduce pain,
Tinel's Test for ... numbness, or tingling caused ... open_michigan #Tinels #Test ... #ankle #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
whispered voice test ... cause unknown) ... II ○ Susac’s syndrome ... Noise trauma ○ MS ... Cerebellopontine angle
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... Myasthenia Crises ... immunosuppressants - Meds
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Findings in or Near ... Systemic causes ... seen in Reiter's syndrome ... Clinical #Signs #PhysicalExam ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... echo in the last year ... Cataract Plan for Meds
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
DISLOCATION: ~25% cases ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... Compartment syndrome ... >> LINK TO ACL TEARS ... Posterior #Injury #msk