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Decompression Sickness - The physical examination revealed diffuse violaceous skin mottling over his trunk and arms
extent of the nausea ... #Clinical #Derm ... #EM #Radiology # ... Pneumatosis #CT #NEJM
African Trypanosomiasis - The examination was notable for the two erythematous lesions, each measuring 3 to
in diameter, on her ... back (Panel A shows ... B) #Clinical #Derm ... TrypanosomaBrucei #NEJM
Black Hairy Tongue- ...A polymicrobial wound infection developed, and she received treatment with intravenous meropenem and
of her tongue was ... patient reported nausea ... a bad taste in her ... and has no long-term ... #NEJM #photo #clinical
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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common orthopedic injury ... common orthopedic injury ... Management: Hematoma block ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Colles #Distal #Radiology
Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
Tachyarrhythmias - HR ... - w/ variable block ... Bradyarrhythmias - HR ... 200ms from longer pause ... electrocardiogram #cardiology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... : Hyperflexion injury ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology
Our patient was exposed to burning sumac smoke while clearing out her yard .  Toxicodendron
while clearing out her ... the smoke can cause ... #Clinical #EM #Tox ... #Radiology #CTChest
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Causes include: ... Physical/Labs: • A lack ... contents • Head injury ... Traumatic brain injury ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
hydatid membranes (black ... Hydatid disease is caused ... #clinical #NEJM ... liver #hepatic #radiology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Septic Emboli Cause ... Injury By: • Early ... Treat underlying cause ... lesions, heart block ... diagnosis #management #cardiology