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Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
ED arrival MSK ... posterior shoulder - AC ... syndrome - high risk ... especially with AC ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
Acromioclavicular (AC ... Scan over AC joint ... AC joint septic ... AC joint septic ... clinical #ultrasound #MSK
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - Overview
Types of CRRT
 • CVVHD - Continuous Veno-Venous hemodialysis -
hemodialysis - Diffusion ... Hemodiafiltration - Diffusion ... • L IJV - ↑ risk ... Femoral Vein - ↑ risk ... Indications #Nephrology #Management
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
Blood drains - venous ... arterial system Veno-Venous ... oxygenator • Assess perfusion ... ANTICOAGULATION • To reduce risk ... #ECMO #Basics #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC ... indication of AC ... medical and surgical management
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diagnosis and Management ... PostPrandial Insulin A1c ... DM2 • High risk ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... Screening #Targets #Management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... 1) or anatomic shunt ... Arterial blood gas (ABC ... SpO2 > 88% • Management ... syndrome #diagnosis #management
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
vasopressors and lower risk ... Central Venous Line ... • Mixed Venous ... response to the rapid infusion ... comparison #challenges #management
A quick infographic on the importance of sun protection and the various results of sun damage
Sunburns and risk ... Saraiya M, Geller AC ... , Heneghan MK, Jorgensen ... Sun exposure and risk
Neonatal Resuscitation - Preparation and Overview
Preparation:
 - All health professionals dealing with newborn infants should be
Breathing with mask ... attendance at all high-risk ... min) consider venous ... Preparation #peds #management