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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
" on lateral x-ray ... " on lateral x-ray ... • Disposition: Discharge ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
• Disposition: Discharge ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Finger #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... • Disposition: Discharge ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
• Disposition: Discharge ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
• Disposition: Discharge ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
• Disposition: Discharge ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Metacarpal #Radiology #XRay
Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Fever #Diagnosis #Management #EM #Peds #Fever #Workup #Evaluation #Discharge #Admission #Algorithm
Diagnosis #Management #EM ... Workup #Evaluation #Discharge ... #Admission #Algorithm
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
• Disposition: Discharge ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay
ACOG - Outpatient Assessment and Management for Pregnant Women With
Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Low Risk
above and re-start algorithm ... Notifying the facility ... workers at the facility ... oximetry, chest X-ray ... Pregnancy #Obstetrics #Algorithm
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(@MarkRamzyDO, EM ... Hamilton, MD (EM ... where a chest x-ray ... was subsequently discharged ... wall, a chest x-ray