Collection of 100+ important findings that are high yield for a medical student. This is important for USMLE Step 1 or other equivalent exams. 2 types of COPD […]
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Approach to a patient with cyanosis
Cyanosis is an abnormal bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to the presence of reduced hemoglobin in the blood. The blue color usually represents excessive […]
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Approach to a patient with jaundice
Jaundice (icterus) is the accumulation of, and colouring of the skin and mucous membranes by, bilirubin, if it appears in excessive amounts or is not conjugated or excreted. […]
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Approach to a patient with rash
The clinical appearance of a rash, a thorough history, and some knowledge of pathology of common conditions are necessary to make an accurate dermatological diagnosis. Certain rashes follow […]
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Approach to a patient with fever
According to studies of healthy individuals 18 to 40 years of age, the mean oral temperature is 36.8°± 0.4°C (98.2°± 0.7°F), with low levels at 6 A.M. and […]
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Approach to a patient with edema
Accumulation of excessive fluid in the interstitial space- Edema Edema result from lymphatic stasis- Lymphoedema Edema may be localized or generalized, If the edema is generalized – Anasarca […]
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Approach to a patient with oliguria
Oliguria is defined as a decrease in urine production below the minimal acceptable rate of 1 to 2 ml/kg/hr. Oliguria can occur as a normal physiologic response or […]
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Approach to a patient with lymphadenopathy
The body has approximately 600 lymph nodes, but only those in the submandibular, axillary or inguinal regions may normally be palpable in healthy people. Lymphadenopathy refers to nodes […]
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Approach to a patient with hematuria
Hematuria means blood in urine. It may be Gross or microscopic hematuria. Gross hematuria is seen by naked eyes while microscopic hematuria needs a microscope. Hematuria is defined […]
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Approach to a patient with GI bleeding
Hematemesis Vomiting of fresh blood or “Coffee-grounds” (blood altered by gastric acid). Hematochezia Passage of stools containing red blood rather than tarry stools. Melena Refers to black tarry […]