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Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
immediate, prior to ED ... arrival MSK ... - Fractures, dislocations ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
and swelling to dorsal ... nerve injury • ED ... Management: Pain ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
is usually dorsal ... extensor tendon) • ED ... Management: Digital ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Algorithm for Acute ED Management of Excited Delirium 

Pearls for Appropriate Restraint:
- 1 person for each
Algorithm for Acute ... ED Management of ... oxygen as a spit mask ... #Management #Emergency ... #Protocol
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... specific questions to ask ... neuroexam - Oral ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... for ED CORE TEMP ... 34ºC) • Infuse Normal ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm