grew 3 sizes too big
The most common symptom of ACS.
What is chest pain?
The questionnaire used to identify likelihood of OSA.
What is STOP-Bang questionnaire?
A diagnosis suggested by syncope after tying a neck tie.
What is carotid sinus hypersensitivity?
This elf is most likely to say "Fair Enough"
Who is Zachary Fortenberry?
dis atding is mst lkely to rite a note like dis
Who is Harold Helton?
Spontaneous pneumothorax
A diagnosis that is suggested by intermittent cough and airway obstruction reversibility.
What is asthma?
A physical exam maneuver that is useful in distinguishing peripheral vs central vertigo.
What is the HINTS exam?
If you want a weenie for Christmas you should ask this elf.
Who is Gray Hamilton?
"Hi I'm ________. I'm a hospital doctor."
Bradyarrhythmia associated with progressively increasing PR interval followed by a drop beat.
What is a Mobitz Type I heart block (Wenckebach)
A kind of pleural effusion is suggested by a pH < 7.2.
What is a complicated parapneumonic effusion?
A diagnosis suggested by shoulder pain and stiffness in diabetics.
What is adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)?
This elf is most likely to fail the "Get Up & Go" test.
Who is Maegan Peach?
This attending is APD in action and not only in name.
Dr. Shaelyn Dixon
This cardiomyopathy can present as a STEMI mimic.
A pathology suggested by subpleural cystic changes and honeycombing with a restrictive pattern on PFTs.
What is Pulmonary Fibrosis?
A diagnosis consistent w/ a physical exam finding of Popeye's Sign.
What is a biceps tendon tear?
This elf is likely to be found "buffing something out".
Who is Ben Fitch?
The attending that smells the best.
Who is Brad Quashou?
This diabetic medication is contraindicated in congestive heart failure.
TZDs (pioglitazone, etc)
A diagnosis that should be suspected in a young patient with COPD and liver disease.
What is Alpha-1-AntiTrypsin Deficiency?
A common electrolyte abnormality that leads to hypocalcemia.
What is hypomagnesemia?
This elf's spirit animal is a Clydesdale horse.
Who is Patricia Ann Clem? (would also accept Trish)
This attending "lets all the residents do the work for him, and he takes the credit".
Who is Andrew Blakley?