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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
bones should be ... bones should be ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
fracture (scaphoid ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
ED arrival MSK ... dislocations (posterior shoulder ... syndrome - high risk ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
initial efforts should ... focus on determining ... their increased risk ... #Diagnosis #Hyperkalemia ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Chest X-ray: ... events or death (CARP ... #diagnosis