Biceps Brachii
– Anatomy: – origin: – long head: supraglenoid tuberosity of the scapula – short head: apex of coracoid process of scapula; – synergists: brachialis, brachioradialis, supinator; – innervation: musculocutaneous, C5 > C6; – … Read more
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Biceps Femoris
– Anatomy: – origin: – long head: ischial tuberosity and the sacrotuberous ligament; – short head: lateral lip of linea aspera, lateral supracondyle of femur and lateral intermuscular septum; – insertion: – lateral sides of the head of the … Read more
Biceps Tendonitis – Tendonopathy
– See: Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture: and SLAP tear and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair – Discussion: – inflammation of long head of biceps tendon usually occurs w/ rotator cuff inflammation (esp subscapular tears); – clinically, it may be difficult to differentiate the pain patterns of rotator cuff and biceps tendon inflammation; … Read more
Bicondylar and Type V Plateau Frx
– Discussion: Tibial Plateau Frx Menu – consists of wedge frx of medial & lateral plateau; – if articular depression is present, it is usually present on the lateral plateau; – frx may have an inverted Y appearance, w/ the articular frx originating in the intercondylar region; – associated … Read more
Bicondylar Planteau Frx: Indirect Reduction
– Indirect Reduction Stratedgy: – statedgy forgoes attempts at meniscal reduction (or repair), ligamentous repair, or direct joint reduction; – longitudinal traction is used to align proximal tibial condyles over shaft; – depressed fragments are reduced w/ a bone tamp thru cortical window; – frx reduction is … Read more
Bier Block Anesthesia
– Discussion: – indicated for fractures of the forearm, wrist, and hand; – bier block is not appropriate for fractures about the elbow, and may not be appropriate in patients with excessive obesity (w/ a large fatty arm); – Precautions: – prior to performing the Bier block, be sure that … Read more
BENZQUINAMIDE/EMETE-CON
for nausea and vomiting and is alternative when phenothiazine and antihistamine are contraindicated; Adult: 50mg IM q3-4hr prnll
Benztropine Mesylate/ Cogentin
– for control of extrapyramidal disorders caused by neuroleptic drugs and as an adjunct in the therapy of parkinsonism; – antagonist of acetylcholine, antihistamine; – Parkinsonism:1-2mg PO qd to max dose: 6mg PO qd in 2 divided doses; – initiate low dose:.5mg increments 6 day intervals; – Drug induced extrapyridamal symptoms: 1-4mg qd
Betamethasone Valerate/Valisone
– Dose: – Betamethasone Acetate (Celestone): 3 mg/ml – betamethasone acetate is only slightly soluble; – Betamethasone Na Phosphate: (Celestone) – betamethasone phosphate is highly soluble; – Betamethasone Na Phosphate – Betamethasone Acetate (Celestone Soluspan) – Discussion: – Synthetic adrenocorticoid
Bethanechol/Urecholine, Duvoid
– Parasympathomimetic agent that has a direct stimulating effect on the detrussor, causing increased intravesicular pressure; – For neurogenic atony of the bladder with retention, acute post operative and post functional (non obstructive) urinary retention; – in doses of 5-10 mg SC or in oral doses of 50 mg or more, it may be of … Read more