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Management of status epilepticus

Big thanks to Dr. Grossman, one of MetroHealth's neurocritical care attendings for his
Management of status ... summary on the management ... - MH/CCF/CWRU ... EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Seizure #Algorithm
Hyperviscosity Syndrome - Causes and Treatment

 - Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (most common) / Plasmapheresis 
 - Multiple
Phlebotomy - MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Diagnosis #Treatment #Management
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
fracture • ED Management ... 1 week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
Diagnosis and Management ... subclavian artery) Management ... Type B = medical management ... anticoagulation - MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
fractures • ED Management ... 1 week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
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 ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
• Nonoperative managernent ... repair MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Hyponatremia Correction
1. Indications for Hypertonic Saline: seizure, coma, focal findings
   - typically occurs with
desmopressin MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Correction #goal #rate #management
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Dislocation - ED Management ... glenoid) • ED Management ... I week MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
motion • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU ... EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK