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Rockwood classification of AC injuries. (AC = acromioclavicular; CC = coracoclavicular.)

he Rockwood system is widely used
classification of AC ... (AC = acromioclavicular ... classify the six types ... Classification #Types
Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
Type A Dissection ... on POCUS (PLAX ... ) 39 yo M w CP ... DavidPigottMD #TypeA ... Echocardiogram #PLAX
Middle age male with hx of seizures presents with cp. comfortable. Has sz in ED, gets
presents with cp ... Type A Dissection ... Medicine #Clinical #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #PLAX ... Aortic #Dissection #TypeA
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
posterior shoulder - AC ... especially with AC ... Management #Emergency #Algorithm
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... tests for the AC ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... presents with CP ... Dissection #Aorta #POCUS ... Clinical #Ultrasound #PLAX
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation on POCUS with overlying hematoma

40yo M presents after falling off his bicycle
Acromioclavicular (AC ... Resolution: AC separation ... Specifically a type ... III AC separation ... Acromioclavicular #AC
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation on POCUS with overlying hematoma

40yo M presents after falling off his bicycle
Acromioclavicular (AC ... Resolution: AC separation ... Specifically a type ... III AC separation ... Acromioclavicular #AC
Obstetric Ultrasound Pocket Card
1st Trimester Checklist:
 • Look for signs of an IUP
 • Gestational dating
biometrics: BPD, HC, AC ... Evaluate placenta POCUS ... Obstetrics #Ultrasound #POCUS
Type II Acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation
Type I: normal x-ray, sprain
Type II (x-ray as shown above): widened
(AC) joint separation ... Type I: normal ... above): widened AC ... to rupture of AC ... to rupture of AC