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1 Minute Neuro Hand Examination - "Check your Six" Mnemonic

A simple way to test the peripheral
1 Minute Neuro Hand ... function of the hand ... Ask your patient ... you: 1) A 3 finger ... bobvarkey #Minute #Neurology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
. 2) Ask the patient ... to relax the hand ... flexed middle finger ... index finger. ... clinical #video #neurology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Exam: Swollen and ... fracture • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... injury) • ED Management ... reduction using finger ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
The longer the seizure ... myocardial infarction, and ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon), mallet finger ... tendon) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
patient on telemetry and ... • Concise one-liner ... Elicit concerns and ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Pre RSI Checklist

I also simplified, clarified, and improved every aspect of the checklist. So here is
simplified, clarified, and ... a few seconds longer ... #Management #CriticalCare
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
Rapid Response Management ... 1) Ask for vitals ... 4) Diagnosis and ... #Hypotension #Management ... #criticalcare #
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Stabilize: Nasal canula 
3)
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea ... Rapid Response Management ... 1) Ask for vitals ... Hypoxemia #Dyspnea #Management ... #criticalcare #