Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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The Bulge Sign in Knee Effusion

Highly specific sign for knee joint effusion. 
 - Stroke the
The Bulge Sign in ... Knee Effusion ... milking”) to reduce fluid ... #Sign #Knee #Effusion ... #physicalexam #msk
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Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 β€’ Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
massive pericardial effusion ... Tamponade: pericardial effusion ... internal or external fluid ... Pathophysiology #Comparison #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #classification
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
management - RUQ ultrasound ... Liver function test ... moderate amount fluid ... Pancreatitis #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
of blood, pus, effusion ... fluid or air. ... β€’ Diagnostic ... measures: β€’ Fluid ... examination and vital signs
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 β€’ Person who lives or has
positive tourniquet test ... Fluid accumulation ... ascites, pleural effusion ... , pericardial effusion ... classification #diagnosis
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Point of Care Ultrasound ... precede other signs ... response to the rapid infusion ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis ... #criticalcare #
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 β€’ Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... Consider IL NS/LR infusion ... Setup - Ultrasound ... Management #Summary #criticalcare
Intraarticular Chondroma - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 β€’ Subtle soft-tissue infrapatellar mass seen obscuring Hoffa's fat pad.
Intraarticular Chondroma - MSK ... high-signal on fluid ... β€’ Best diagnostic ... Usually NOT joint effusions ... #msk
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
tests - Blood ... liver function tests ... - Ultrasound ... needed to exclude effusion ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare