Physical Activity Recommendations

-“Guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity and at least two days of muscle-strengthening activities per week.” AAFP 2017 Further Reading Am Fam Physician. 2017 Apr...

Puncture Wounds

Through the rubber sole of a shoe – Cover Pseudomonas Most puncture wound infections are caused by gram-positive organisms like Staphylococcus aureus (the most common) and other staphylococcal and streptococcal species. However, when the puncture wound is...

Bronchitis, Acute

Diagnosis -H&P. -Dx usually made clinically. No CXR needed. Indications for Chest X-Ray. DDx and Etiology: Indications for CXR in patients with symptoms of Acute Bronchitis Treatment   Background Cough is the #1 chief complain in the ambulatory setting in the...

Bilateral Pedal Edema

Diagnosis. H&P Risk Factors: DDx and Causes. Look for systemic causes like liver, heart, and kidney failure. Diagnostic studies: -Echocardiography – to r/o HF and evaluate for pulmonary hypertension. -Polysomnography if OSA is suspected. -Duplex U/S if...