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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
dislocation • ED Management ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
- Summary Acute ... Epidemiology: • 1-2 cases ... Albuminocytologic dissociation ... variants: (1) acute ... #diagnosis #management
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
dislocation • ED Management ... x-rays MH/CCF ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Right-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac Causes - Rule out Left-Sided Heart Failure (Most Common):
Algorithm Cardiac Causes ... Disease • Acute ... Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... Veno-Occlusive Disease #RHF ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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nerve injury, acute ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... injury) • ED Management ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
), compartment syndrome ... • Nonoperative managernent ... repair MH/CCF ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... fracture • ED Management ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Cardiogenic Shock - Management ... Checklist Evaluation ... #CHF #Shock #Cardiogenic ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology ... #Management
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology ... Stable angina, Acute ... coronary syndrome ... in pt w/o CAD/HF ... Table #Receptors #cardiology
Acute Atrial Fibrillation - Initial Options for Rate Control
Diltiazem IV
 •  Rapid onset and rapidly
Acute Atrial Fibrillation ... IV bolus can cause ... • Does not cause ... Rate #Control #pharmacology ... #management #cardiology