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Platypnea-Orthodeoxia Syndrome on Physical Exam
The case of a patient with a diagnosis of cirrhosis and platypnea-orthodeoxia
patient with a diagnosis ... There is notable positional ... position. ... position to the ... Orthodeoxia #Syndrome #PhysicalExam
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... worsen with head position ... • Short-lived, positional ... posterior canal) or supine ... #differential #diagnosis
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
patient, in the supine ... position with the ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... Pediatrics #Peds #neurology
Causes of Low Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis
Intrinsic Spine: Lumbar strain, Herniated nucleus pulposus, Compression fracture,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Intrinsic Spine ... cholecystitis; • Neurologic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #primarycare #msk
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
lowered into a supine ... position with the ... #vertigo #neurology ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #management
Pisa Syndrome (pleurothotonus) on Physical Exam
A tonic flexion of the trunk of the body to one
mobilization or supine ... position. ... pleurothotonus #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #neurology
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Chest Pain Diagnosis ... and Management ... uremia) - PEX: Positional ... : worse supine, ... #Management #Algorithm
Hypotension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
- Differential Diagnosis ... and Management ... Inform surgeon (ask ... Head down position ... #Management
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management

Regular SVT: Sinus Tachycardia, AVNRT, AVRT, Atrial Flutter,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework and Management ... semi-recumbent position ... 3) Ask patient ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
and Management ... to upright position ... air in seated position ... SpO2 > 88% • Management ... #management #treatment