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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... PIP joint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Finger #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
managed in the emergency ... to remind the clinician ... co-editor of the Emergency ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... #Ortho #Knee #Injuries
Predicting an anatomically and/or physiologically challenging airway is not a straightforward task by any stretch of
applicable to emergency ... derived a tool, called ... to address this clinical ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... PCC #Heaven #Criteria
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
onto outstretched hand ... emergent reduction ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
onto outstretched hand ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with PCP ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
extensor tendon), mallet ... Finger splint • Ortho ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
A transverse still image of the upper airway using the high frequency, linear transducer at the
image of the upper airway ... the vocal cords and ... left side of the airway ... #Clinical #EM #Radiology ... #PCC #POCUS #Trachea
A transverse still image of the upper airway taken with a high frequency, linear transducer at
image of the upper airway ... Sternocleidomastoid muscle (SM) and ... #Clinical #EM #Radiology ... #PCC #POCUS #Trachea
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Change in clinical ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic
A transverse still image of the upper airway using the high frequency, linear transducer at the
image of the upper airway ... with phonations and ... hyperechoic in the image and ... #Clinical #EM #Radiology ... #PCC #POCUS #Trachea