Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Odontoid Fractures 
Type I  [Stable]  - Avulsion of the tip 
Type II [Unstable] -
Odontoid Fractures ... Type I [Stable ... II [Unstable] - Fracture ... #Odontoid #Fractures ... #Types #Classification
Hyperparathyroidism classification
Different causes and features of hyperparathyroidism - raised parathormone (PTH).

#Diagnosis #Hyperparathyroidism #Differential #Primary #Secondary #Tertiary
Hyperparathyroidism classification ... Different causes ... and features of ... Secondary #Tertiary #Comparison ... #Table #Classification
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Trauma and Spine Classification ... Stable fractures ... : Don't cause spinal ... deficit, still able ... bear Unstable fractures
Le Fort Fractures (LFF) are fractures of the mid face. 

They collectively involve separation of all
Le Fort Fractures ... (LFF) are fractures ... 3 lines to aid evaluation ... maxillofacial fractures ... #Types #Classification
Renal tubular acidosis (RTA): refers to a group of conditions all of which cause the same
conditions all of which cause ... different types/causes ... RenalTubularAcidosis #Features ... #Table #Comparison
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Evaluation of Electrical ... arrival MSK - Fractures ... #Electricity #Evaluation ... Management #Emergency #Algorithm
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Helpful Clues for ... Strong supporting features ... Strong supporting feature ... stool β€’ Refuting feature ... Lower #GIBleed #comparison
Typical features of meningitis vs. Encephalitis 

Meningitis is inflammation of the subarachnoid space, the fluid bathing
Typical features ... Most common causes ... Most common causes ... #Encephalitis #Comparison ... #Features #Table
Bedside Classification of Shock

Hypovolemic shock 

- Vomiting, diarrhea, overdiuresis 

- Hemorrhage (GI, peritoneal, RP) 

Distributive shock
Bedside Classification ... CM #Shock #Classification ... #Cardiogenic #Comparison ... #Table #Diagnosis ... #Features #Signs
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... the most likely cause ... recovery also causes ... Measures of vitamin