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Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
MSK - Fractures ... , dislocations ( ... may be severe and ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
injury • Terrible triad ... fracture • ED Management ... #Posterior #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
a result of arterial ... • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
tendon) • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... specific questions to ask ... algorithm to determine ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... surgical management