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Point-of-care Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Abscess in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

1. POCUS is more accurate
POCUS is more accurate ... than physical exam ... cellulitis in cases ... #Diagnosis #Exam ... #VisualAbstract
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 ... Recent PCI/stenting ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia is usually caused ... good history and exam ... Then, ask 3 questions ... the underlying cause ... up to 3x in the setting
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Syndrome on Physical Exam ... EOM testing displayed ... fasciculus), which causes ... The most common causes ... diagnosed with MS
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS)
 • Diagnosis Of CECS requires patient to undergo the same exertional
activity that causes ... prior to physical exam ... mmHg • Normal resting ... signs #symptoms #msk
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
Diagnostic algorithm ... the diagnostic algorithm ... disposition, even if the cause ... Posterior #CVA #HINTS #Exam ... Vestibular #Syndrome #Algorithm
Delayed Fracture Healing - Non-Union - Malunion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Inflammation (Hours-Days) -> Soft Callus (Days-Weeks)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Misalignment before casting ... NonUnion #Malunion #MSK ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Pitting Edema on Physical Exam
Pitting edema is often diagnosed with a physical exam. The doctor may
Edema on Physical Exam ... with a physical exam ... skin to check for lasting ... the underlying cause ... medical history and ask
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
DISLOCATION: ~25% cases ... imaging or serial exams ... ligament/meniscus testing ... Posterior #Injury #msk