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Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
Radial Nerve Anatomy ... the wrist and elbow ... When clinically ... the wrist and it ... #Nerve #Anatomy
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
Inverted Supinator Test ... side of the wrist ... extension and wrist ... Inverted #Supinator #Test ... Reflex #neurology #clinical
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... Tenderness to anatomic ... box, pain with wrist ... injuries: distal radius ... #TerryThomas #Wrist
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
Ratio Step 1: Clinical ... with a focused clinical ... history and known ... scan sensitivity and ... #ultrasound #management
Golfer’s Elbow Test

While supporting the elbow and palpating the medial epicondyle with one hand, the examiner
epicondyle with one hand ... passively extends the hand ... at the wrist and ... resists active wrist ... #clinical #video
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
Management Summary ... the preferred test ... the workup • Test ... joints, knees, wrists ... , ankles • Axial
Paracentesis Anatomy Landmarks

Don't hit the inferior epigastric artery!!! Go 2cm below the umbilicus in the midline
Paracentesis Anatomy ... medial to the anterior ... despite abnormal tests ... Paracentesis #Landmarks #anatomy ... #management
Allen's Test on Physical Exam

Allen's Test is used to test the integrity of blood flow and
through the radial ... arteries in the wrist ... , but when the radial ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #ulnar #radial
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Primary and Secondary ... Global (30%) • Gradual ... Patient Prefers to Rest ... Hypoglycemia Anatomy ... primary #secondary #management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
initiate breath, Anatomic ... deformity (facial ... surgery, excess facial ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... #criticalcare #management