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Lumbar Spine X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
 - Pedicles
 - Vertebral heights and end plates
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Anatomy and Interpretation ... Vertebral heights and ... interpretation #radiology ... #diagnosis #labeled ... #anatomy #msk #
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
functional deficit and ... Exam: Swelling and ... wrist flexion and ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... Exam: Swollen and ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand ... #Orthopedics #MSK
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... The sensitivity and ... evaluating for other causes ... in relation to ECG ... #EKG #Pulmonary
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
swollen forearm and ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Radial #Distal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Hyperviscosity Syndrome - Causes and Treatment

 - Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (most common) / Plasmapheresis 
 - Multiple
Hyperviscosity Syndrome - Causes ... and Treatment ... - MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Treatment #Management
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
of syncope, and ... further guide management ... and disposition ... an initial ECG. ... The treatment strategy
Medical Management of Acute RV Failure
 • Evaluate and Treat Etiology of RV Failure [e.g. Acute
Medical Management ... Failure • Evaluate and ... of RV Failure [e.g ... involving RV, Pulmonary ... #management #treatment
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
being distracted and ... swollen elbow and ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
DECREASED INSPIRED OXYGEN
 • Low PATM Can decrease first part
- Differential Diagnosis ... respiratory drive due to neurologic ... than VIQ mismatch and ... perfusion (Q) and ... #Differential #Diagnosis