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Algorithm for Suspected SVC Syndrome

SVC syndrome suspected: Facial/arm/neck edema, distended neck/chest veins, facial plethora, dyspnea, cough,
Suspected SVC Syndrome ... SVC syndrome ... neck/chest veins ... of head or neck ... in head or neck
Clinical signs in hands of rheumatoid arthritis: ulnar deviation, swan-neck and boutonnière deformity.

#PhysicalExam 
#clinical #photo #rheum
rheumatoid arthritis: ulnar ... deviation, swan-neck ... #PhysicalExam
Facial Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Facial Edema

Infectious:
	• Dental abscess
	• Ludwig's angina
	• Vincent's angina
	• Cellulitis
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Facial Swelling - Differential ... of the head and neck ... lymphomas • Head and neck ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Peripheral Edema ... - Differential ... • SVC syndrome ... #differential # ... Lower #Extremity #PhysicalExam
Causes of Generalized Edema - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Overfill (Increased renal sodium retention, Urine Na > 40meq/L)
of Generalized Edema ... - Differential ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... Burns/Trauma #Edema ... #Generalized #Differential
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema ... - Differential ... balance • Flat neck ... respiratory distress syndrome ... #NCPE #differential
Pemberton's Sign caused by a Retrosternal Thyroid Goiter

Elevating the arms causes the previously flat neck veins
previously flat neck ... superior vena cava syndrome ... Thyroid #Goiter #PhysicalExam ... video #vascular #neck ... #mass #SVC #Syndrome
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
5th metacarpal neck ... - Pain along ulnar ... along dorsum or ulnar ... – compartment syndrome ... Immobilize with ulnar
Understanding & Treating ARDS - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

•  Timing - within one week of
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... process • Origin of Edema ... ratio < 300 Nick ... Distress #Acute #Syndrome
Unilateral / Asymmetric Lower Extremity Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Acute:
 • DVT *Can't Miss Diagnosis
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Extremity Swelling - Differential ... Regional Pain Syndrome ... Extremity #Swelling #Differential ... #Diagnosis #edema