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Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
, Casts, Plasters ... Used acutely in management ... applied to the foot ... #Casts #Plasters ... #hardware #equipment
Orthopedic Platings, Nails and Screws
Bohler’s Stirrup: U shaped device to hold a Steinmann pin and applying
skull traction in case ... tibia, forearm, pelvis ... or buttress the split ... #Orthopedics #management ... indications #hardware #equipment
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
positive in 90% of IE cases ... Mycotic aneurysm • Splinter ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology