Patients with volkmann ischemic contracture have significant pain with _____ extension of fingers / wrist
EF < _____% and MI within _____ months are absolute contraindications to non-cardiac surgery
Epidural hematoma may present on physical exam with _____ palsy
A _____ is indicated when an emergency airway is required or orotracheal / nasotracheal intubation is unsuccessful / contraindicated
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is treated with peripheral retinal _____, surgery, and/or anti-VEGF therapy
In patients with limb compartment syndrome, early diagnosis and _____ are necessary to prevent permanent and disabling injury
Patients with a basilar skull fracture can present with _____ ("raccoon eyes")
_____ is caused by dilated veins in the pampiniform plexus due to increased venous pressure
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