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Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
The wrist is held ... deformity of hip and knee ... rotational instability e.g ... employed in the treatment ... management #hardware #equipment
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Epidemiology: • 1-2 cases ... COVID 19 - Zika virus ... • Weakness: Starts ... Guillain-Barre Diagnosis ... Electrodiagnostic studies - EMG
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... ECG is vital while ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
and Differential Diagnosis ... positive in 90% of IE cases ... nodes • Roth’s spots ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... hematuria, + RF Treatment
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
- Epstein-Barr virus ... Malignancies (e.g ... the ankles and knees ... Diagnostic Approach ... Symptomatic Treatment