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SJMH AFib Discharge Algorithm

Source Article: Implementation of a Novel Algorithm to Decrease Unnecessary Hospitalizations in Patients
SJMH AFib Discharge ... Department With Atrial ... doi/full/10.1111/acem ... Algorithm #SJMH #Management ... #Outpatient #Atrial
Algorithm to decrease AFib admissions - Visual Abstract by hellomynameisDrKirsty
@KirstyChallen

Source: Implementation of a Novel Algorithm to
Department With Atrial ... doi/full/10.1111/acem ... .13383 #AFib #Discharge ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Atrial #Fibrillation
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... as a result of arterial ... dislocation • ED Management ... • Disposition: Discharge ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Hyperflexion injury with axial ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... • ED Management ... • Disposition: Discharge
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Hyperextension injury with axial ... tendon) • ED Management ... • Disposition: Discharge ... #Dislocation #IPJoint ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
• Mechanism: Axial ... motion • ED Management ... • Disposition: Discharge ... require operative management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... injury • Terrible triad ... • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
carpometacarpal joint ... • Mechanism: Axial ... motion • ED Management ... require operative management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
Atrial Fibrillation ... β-blocker upon discharge ... #Atrial #Fibrillation ... #Medications #management ... #treatment #comparison
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
pressure to the point ... outflow and reduces arterial ... after long bone fractures ... fibula) and hip fractures ... stabilization of long bone fractures