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Instructions on how to perform the swinging light test to detect a relative afferent pupillary defect.

http://www.cmaj.ca/content/early/2015/01/05/cmaj.140685

Normal
Instructions on ... object (to avoid a near ... Instructions on ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Light #Test #Instructions
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
on examination table ... on the edge of table ... the examination table ... Maneuver #BPPV #Instructions ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Calf Muscle Hematoma on POCUS

50 year old male playing tennis felt a pop in his leg.
Diagnosis: “Tennis ... Gastrocnemius muscle tear ... Peroneus tendon tear ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk #orthopedics
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... at the time of diagnosis ... Self-limiting, chronic but stable ... anterior/posterior MSK ... #Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis
Safe Living After Transplant - Water Safety
Abrasions:
• If incurred during swimming in ocean or fresh water,
standing water & wear ... boots, gloves & a mask ... process • If able ... #differential #diagnosis
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Exam This 28 year ... fluctuating for about a year ... the hospital, diagnosed ... with MS, and started ... Half #Syndrome #PhysicalExam
Elson's Test - Extensor Digitorum Finger Examination

Elson's test evaluates for partial or complete tear of the
partial or complete tear ... the edge of the table ... #Finger #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... metabolic equivalent able ... Stable patients ... echo in the last year ... stratification #diagnosis
Assessment of Chest Tube Drains
Stepwise assessment of Chest Tube Function
TUBE POSITIONING
 • Look at the CXR:
used to clear obstructions ... : • 14-22 Fr stable ... being on water sear ... ChestTube #Drains #Diagnosis
Flexor Digitorum Profundus Test

Isolate the distal interphalangeal joint over the edge of the table and observe
the edge of the table ... partial or complete tear ... #Finger #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk