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Original and Simplified PESI Prediction Rule Test Characteristics for 30-Day Mortality
#EBM #Diagnosis	#EM #IM #PCC	#PESI #sPESI #risk
Original and Simplified ... #Diagnosis #EM ... #IM #PCC #PESI # ... sPESI #risk #score ... #PE #Sensitivity
A good approach when dealing with hypotension at the bedside includes using the following systematic four
physical examination and ... Heart Rate 2. ... Resistance #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #IM #PCC #Hypotensive
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
complications occur late ... motion • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
the solar plate ... tendon) • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Management Summary ... that precedes a later ... Pathophysiology: ... undergo EGD - Sensitivity ... - CMC IM Residency
Cullen's sign. Lipase 1,781. Bruising in the skin around the umbilicus. This sign is named after
Pathophysiology: ... blood vessels and ... It's typically a late ... #cullensign #em ... #peritonitis #IM
Pneumonia Severity Index (PSI)  - The PSI was developed from an administrative data set of
14,199 adults and ... community-based and ... of populations #Management ... #EM #IM #Pneumonia ... #Risk #Stratification
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
about possible risk ... factors, management ... #management #medications ... Petersen EBM, Skov ... EL, Richardson IM
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10-33% develop MS ... monophasic Pathophysiology ... Hyperreflexia develops later ... Brucellosis - Dengue, EBV ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
antigen assay has a sensitivity ... MUCORMYCOSIS • Risk ... Encapsulated yeast • At risk ... Aspergillosis Pathophysiology ... Fungal #Diagnosis #Management