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1. "Sinus Tach" at ~150 bpm is your cue to look for flutter waves
2. Don't trust
cue to look for flutter ... #Clinical #EM #Cardiology ... #ECG #Atrial #Flutter
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
• Mechanism: Axial ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
• Mechanism: Axial ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
sent home in a thumb ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
(e.g. ectopic atrial ... • Saw-Tooth = Atrial ... Flutter PR Interval ... 350ms • Rule of thumb ... Electrocardiogram #cardiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
[cannot extend thumb ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Proximal #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
normal chest x-ray ... and and ECG with ... root, and left atrium ... Northwestern University #Clinical ... #EM #Radiology
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Boxers #Fracture #Thumb ... #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK