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Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
grip weakness caused ... by ulnar nerve ... Palsy #clinical #video ... physicalexam #msk #orthopedics ... #sports #hand
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... hematoma block or ulnar ... object) • Splint: Ulnar ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure
Pathophysiology:
Chronic heart failure leads to an increase in inflammatory cytokines → Inflammation
Heart Failure Pathophysiology ... → Inflammation causes ... functional ID) Treatment ... endpoint of all-cause ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management
Neuromodulators for Disorders of Gut Brain Interactions (DGBIs)
SSRIs - When anxiety, depression, and phobic features are
anxiety, depression, and ... early satiety nausea ... vomiting, weight loss and ... Neuromodulators #DGBIs #IBS #pharmacology ... #management
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
Evaluate for causes ... address causes ... • Recommend pharmacologic ... Postmenopausal #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Management
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
in ICU patients and ... ulceration or treatment ... hospitalization) • Pathophysiology ... #criticalcare #pharmacology ... #management
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... including DM • Treatment ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics ... #treatment
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
Pearls for Treatment ... abdominal pain, nausea ... #UseDisorder #Management ... #Treatment #AUD ... #Medications #Pharmacology
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment ... Ulcers: • Treatment ... • Azathioprine and ... by case) • Surgery ... #management #pharmacology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Abscess - Diagnosis and ... Management Summary ... • Most common cause ... Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... #management #treatment