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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... exclude Mallet finger ... • Finger deformity ... ED Management: Pain ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Decompression Sickness - The physical examination revealed diffuse violaceous skin mottling over his trunk and arms
#Clinical #Derm ... #EM #Radiology # ... Pneumatosis #CT #NEJM
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
diffuse abdominal pain ... respirations HHS: Longer ... seizure) #Pathophys #EM
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
• DIP joint hinge ... fingertip) • Exam: Pain ... tendon), mallet finger ... reduction • Splint: Finger ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Long-Term Effects of Inhaled Budesonide for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia #EBM #Peds #Budesonide #BronchopulmonaryDysplasia #BPD #VisualAbstract #NEJM
Long-Term Effects ... Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia #EBM ... VisualAbstract #NEJM
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
- HIV, CMV, EBV ... Hands or feet • Pain ... death Miller Fisher ... can classify the main ... associated with Miller Fisher
Tinea Capitis in a Newborn- A 3-week-old male newborn was brought to the pediatrician with three
#clinical #photo ... #NEJM #tinea #capitis ... #ringworm #derm
Achenbach’s Syndrome - A previously healthy 66-year-old woman presented with sudden-onset pain and bruising in her
with sudden-onset pain ... her right middle finger ... skin color of the fingers ... DigitalBleeding #NEJM
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
dorsally and no longer ... dorsal wrist, pain ... ED Management: Pain ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
following alcohol binge ... retrosternal chest pain ... retrosternal or back pain ... most common long term