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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... reflex #clinical #hand ... #video #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Wartenberg Sign in Ulnar Neuropathy

Abnormal abductor the fifth finger due to ulnar neuropathy ( weakness of
Wartenberg Sign ... Ulnar #Neuropathy #hand ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #neurology ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
In short, best outcomes ... The longer the seizure ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
Medications & pre-planned ... Stuff • Video ... PPE (use ethanol hand ... Checklist #SARSCoV2 #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis ... Signs and symptoms ... lesions) McDonald diagnostic ... taper 3-7 days - Short ... #management #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
myasthenia Diagnosis ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Myasthenia #Gravis #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
and Management ... Metabolic syndrome • Medications ... ankles, knees, fingers ... double contour sign ... +Radiographic signs
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
breakdown of glycogen stores ... In both SK and AK ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
- differential diagnosis ... Keep fingernails short ... especially in the winter ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Nephrology #CKD