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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
spacing between all carpal ... Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... Management: Pain control ... #Dissociation #TerryThomas ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
commonly fractured carpal ... associated injuries: Scapholunate ... Management: Pain control ... fracture, associated scapholunate ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... may be present Central ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free ... #differential #diagnosis
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
Hypothyroidism – symptoms ... Symptoms: Tiredness ... Deafness Signs: Mental ... peripheries, Carpal ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Nail Findings & Associated Conditions
Change in color, texture, or shape can be harmless, but may suggest
Nail Pitting • Central ... Nail Canal • ... #differential #diagnosis ... #dermatology #nails
Nail Findings & Associated Conditions
Change in color, texture, or shape can be harmless, but may suggest
Nail Pitting • Central ... Nail Canal • ... #differential #diagnosis ... #dermatology #nails
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Peripheral and Central ... labyrinthitis) CENTRAL ... #Peripheral #Central ... #Vertigo #diagnosis ... findings #signs #symptoms
Clinical Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome
 • Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular clonus (slow horizontal movements)
 • Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea,
sounds, RUQ pain • Dermatologic ... Akathisia, Altered Mental ... Serotonin #Syndrome #Symptoms ... spectrum #signs #diagnosis
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
High Central Neuraxial ... • Symptoms are ... mimic signs and symptoms ... anaesthesia #High #Central ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis ... Management Summary Diagnostic ... When present, symptoms ... evolving, but very general ... Summary #treatment #hematology