Clinical Pearls

  • strict warning: Non-static method view::load() should not be called statically in /var/www/html/prod-lijed/sites/all/modules/views/views.module on line 823.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_plugin_display::options_validate() should be compatible with views_plugin::options_validate(&$form, &$form_state) in /var/www/html/prod-lijed/sites/all/modules/views/plugins/views_plugin_display.inc on line 1684.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_plugin_display_block::options_submit() should be compatible with views_plugin_display::options_submit(&$form, &$form_state) in /var/www/html/prod-lijed/sites/all/modules/views/plugins/views_plugin_display_block.inc on line 184.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_plugin_display_page::options_submit() should be compatible with views_plugin_display::options_submit(&$form, &$form_state) in /var/www/html/prod-lijed/sites/all/modules/views/plugins/views_plugin_display_page.inc on line 457.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_handler_field_broken::ui_name() should be compatible with views_handler::ui_name($short = false) in /var/www/html/prod-lijed/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_field.inc on line 243.
  • strict warning: Declaration of content_handler_field::options() should be compatible with views_object::options() in /var/www/html/prod-lijed/sites/all/modules/cck/includes/views/handlers/content_handler_field.inc on line 170.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_handler_sort_broken::ui_name() should be compatible with views_handler::ui_name($short = false) in /var/www/html/prod-lijed/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_sort.inc on line 82.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_handler_filter::options_validate() should be compatible with views_handler::options_validate($form, &$form_state) in /var/www/html/prod-lijed/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_filter.inc on line 584.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_handler_filter::options_submit() should be compatible with views_handler::options_submit($form, &$form_state) in /var/www/html/prod-lijed/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_filter.inc on line 584.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_handler_filter_broken::ui_name() should be compatible with views_handler::ui_name($short = false) in /var/www/html/prod-lijed/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_filter.inc on line 608.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_plugin_style_default::options() should be compatible with views_object::options() in /var/www/html/prod-lijed/sites/all/modules/views/plugins/views_plugin_style_default.inc on line 25.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_plugin_row::options_validate() should be compatible with views_plugin::options_validate(&$form, &$form_state) in /var/www/html/prod-lijed/sites/all/modules/views/plugins/views_plugin_row.inc on line 61.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_plugin_row::options_submit() should be compatible with views_plugin::options_submit(&$form, &$form_state) in /var/www/html/prod-lijed/sites/all/modules/views/plugins/views_plugin_row.inc on line 61.
  • strict warning: Non-static method view::load() should not be called statically in /var/www/html/prod-lijed/sites/all/modules/views/views.module on line 823.
  • strict warning: Non-static method view::load() should not be called statically in /var/www/html/prod-lijed/sites/all/modules/views/views.module on line 823.
  • strict warning: Non-static method view::load() should not be called statically in /var/www/html/prod-lijed/sites/all/modules/views/views.module on line 823.
Posted on 05/06/2010 

What are the signs of a cranial nerve III deficit?

Posted on 04/28/2010 

The following are all risk factors for community acquired MRSA in soft tissue infections EXCEPT?

a. "Doc I have a spider bite!"

b. Patients who reside in prison

c. History of MRSA infections

d. Contact sports

e. Patients with DM

Posted on 04/21/2010 

What are the signs of infectious tenosynovitis?

Posted on 02/12/2010 

Which of the following drugs are contraindicated in TCA overdose related ventricular dysrhythmias?

a: NaHCO3

b: Lidocaine

c: Metoprolol

d: Bretylium

e: Procainamide

Posted on 02/05/2010 

The following is true about malignant otitis externa EXCEPT?

a: Inpatient management with ENT consultation, IV antibiotics and possible surgical debridement is the rule

b: Patients always have a fever

c: It is osteomyelitis of the temporal bone

d: It is more common in patients with DM and other immunocompromised states

e: It is treated with topical otic antibiotic drops

 

Posted on 01/19/2010 
Which of the following regarding nontraumatic compression fractures in the elderly is false?
1. Intranasal calcitonin is a useful adjuct medication
2. Most patients with nontraumatic compression wedge fractures can be managed with pain control.
3. Loss of vertebral height greater than 50% on xray is an indication for CT scan.
4. Multiple myeloma is the most common primary tumor of the spine.
5. All of the above is true.
Posted on 12/22/2009 

What is Well's Criteria for the diagnosis of PE?

Posted on 12/14/2009 

 What is the Parkland formula?

Posted on 12/06/2009 

What are the Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules?

Posted on 11/17/2009 

What are the NEXUS criteria when clearing a C-spine in head and neck trauma?