Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults
-The most common joint to be dislocated, -Over 90% dislocating anteriorly. -MOA of anterior dislocation: The injury typically occurs as a result of forced external rotation when the arm is abducted. Presentation of anterior dislocation: “On presentation, there...
Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Peds
Diagnosis H&P Reflux vs. Reflux Disease (GER vs. GERD) Risk factors: Common presentation: Complications: DDx and Etiology. Treatment of Reflux in infants Nonpharmacologic tx (lifestyle & dietary changes) -Position changes while awake, -Reduce feeding volume...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds
Is the second most common peripheral neuropathy. Ulnar nerve compression in the upper extremity, leading to sensory paresthesias in the ulnar digits and intrinsic muscular weakness. Diagnosis Provocative testing: -Tinel’s sign over the cubital tunnel, -The elbow...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Treatment -Intramuscular epinephrine (1st-treatment to give). -Rx autoinjection epinephrine, -R/o biphasic anaphylactic reaction: Refer to the ER all patients who have an anaphylactic reaction even if they have taken Epi-pen and symptoms have resolved. They are at...
Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Peds
Graves RC, Oehler K, Tingle LE: Febrile seizures: Risks, evaluation, and prognosis. Am Fam Physician 2012;85(2):149-153
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
-Excessive growth of hair in women. This hair is usually in a male pattern. -Presence of abnormal androgen action → Excessive hairiness. Treatment -Oral contraceptives are the first-line drug for treatment of hirsutism in women not trying to conceive. -Antiandrogens...
