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Predicting a Difficult Airway
Prior to attempting intubation one should assess the airway. 
3-3-2 rule indicates normal
intubation one should ... - 3 finger breadths ... - 3 finger breadths ... - 2 finger breadths ... based on which parts
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder ... Dislocation - ED Management ... glenoid) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Evidence supports the Ottawa ankle rules as an accurate instrument for excluding fractures of the ankle
Evidence supports ... specificity, and its use should ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Ortho #Sports
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
capitate ("apple") should ... tea cup") which should ... dorsally and no longer ... injury • ED Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Hypoglycemia Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Features of hypoglycemia:
 • Neurogenic: Tremor, Palpitations, Anxiety, Arousal, Sweating, Hunger,
Hypoglycemia Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... Arousal, Sweating, Hunger ... #Hypoglycemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
all carpal bones should ... all carpal bones should ... dislocation • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Hypokalemia - Differential ... of hypokalemia starts ... Clinicians should ... #hypokalemia #differential
Hypoglycemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Workup:
 • Sulfonylurea Labs
 • Anti-lnsulin Ab - Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome
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Hypoglycemia Workup and Differential ... Normally, glucose stores ... in liver should ... still rise by 25+ Differential ... Hypoglycemia #Workup #Differential
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
Well-localized, sharp, short ... well-localized, dull, longer ... Mechanisms #Neurology #Differential
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
it → wear for short ... irritation, pressure sores ... noise → check air filter ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management