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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Exam: Tenderness ... fracture • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Exam: Swelling ... syndrome • ED Management ... #Humerus #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Exam: swelling ... fracture • ED Management ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... • Exam: swollen ... elbow and forearm ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
perform targeted exam ... Orders placed, treatments ... Elicit concerns and ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... Seizures The management ... bag-valve mask ... Pharmacologic treatment ... #Emergency #Neurology
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Exam: Swelling ... fractures • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... surface • Exam ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
fingertip) • Exam ... fracture • ED Management ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
the fist) • Exam ... motion • ED Management ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK