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Physical Exam findings in Lower Extremity DVT - Likelihood Ratios
 - Asymmetric calf swelling, ≥2 cm
Extremity DVT - Likelihood ... - Tenderness - NS ... Palpable cord - NS ... Homans sign - NS ... #Lower #DVT #Likelihood
Cushing Syndrome - Likelihood Ratios of Physical Exam Findings
Moon facies LR +1.6
Central obesity LR +3.0
Generalized obesity
Cushing Syndrome - Likelihood ... Central obesity LR ... +NS Ecchymoses ... striae LR NS Edema ... Cushings #Syndrome #Likelihood
Ice-pack Test for Myasthenia Gravis - Likelihood Ratio (LR) +24 / -0.16
Ice pack's can be used
Myasthenia Gravis - Likelihood ... Ratio (LR) +24 ... #physicalexam #neurology
Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
require urgent nephrology ... isotonic fluids (NS ... or LR) • Obtain ... workup #diagnosis #nephrology
Balanced Crystalloids vs. NormalSaline - My infographic about SALT-ED and SMART trial comparing crystalloids and saline
treatment with BC and NS ... VisualAbstract #LR ... #EBM #Nephrology
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Preventative Therapy Algorithm ... migraine • IV NS ... 20 mg/min -> Neurology ... Migraine #management #algorithm ... #prophylaxis #neurology
POUND Mnemonic for Diagnosis of Migraine Headache

P - Pulsating quality - Throbbing or pulsatile rhythmic pain,
Diagnostic Likelihood ... ≤2 features - LR ... 3 features - LR ... ≥4 features - LR ... Headache #Diagnosis #Neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
hypovolemia) - Use LR ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology