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Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... held in slight abduction ... procedural sedation and reduction ... injury, difficult reduction ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... , 80% of elbow dislocations ... common major joint dislocation ... procedural sedation and reduction ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Transfusion Reactions

This algorithm was developed by Dr. Eric Madden,
Algorithm for the ... Reactions This algorithm ... at McGovern Med EM ... Transfusion #Reactions #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... In perilunate dislocation ... summary: • Dorsal dislocation ... sedation and emergent reduction ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation ... Interphalangeal joint dislocations ... involved and the dislocation ... Digital block and reduction ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Decreased production:
 • Bone marrow suppression
 • Bone marrow failure
 • Bone
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Decreased production ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology #platelets
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diagnosis: • ↓ Production ... Destruction + ↓ Production ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology #workup
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... → Refer to hematology ... syndrome, POEMS • Reaction ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Increased red cell production ... Hemolytic #Anemia #Algorithm ... Causes #Workup #Hematology
Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) - Vasculitis Management Algorithm - ACR/VF 2021 Guidelines
 • Severe Disease → Remission
Vasculitis Management Algorithm ... Disease → Remission Induction ... Disease → Remission Induction ... ACR2021 #Guidelines #algorithm ... #rheumatology