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The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
use of a face mask ... management can ... mandated by an algorithm ... representing the need ... #visualaid #criticalcare
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
the DIP joint needs ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... Anticipate difficult airway ... management and ... • FiO2: avoid hyperoxia ... #CriticalCare
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
ill ultimately need ... repair MH/CCF ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
patient still needs ... x-rays MH/CCF ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Sports #MSK
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
lacerations (if present, need ... within I MH/CCF ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Orthopedics #MSK
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
These patients need ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... Transverse Myelitis Diagnosis ... Infectious causes need ... #management #neurology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
Sepsis, Shock, Hypoxia ... Cardiology cannot ... #diagnosis #management ... l#foamed #algorithm ... #criticalcare