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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... age 10-20 • Named ... procedural sedation and reduction ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... Albuminocytologic dissociation ... Treatment: • Plasmapheresis ... #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #management #treatment
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... the radial head dislocation ... ), compartment syndrome ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... • If stable reduction
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... albuminocytologic dissociation ... and cauda equina TREATMENT ... GBS #Guillain #Barre ... #Syndrome #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
& Dry) is the treatment ... from LV afterload reduction ... and afterload reduction ... acute coronary syndrome ... #table #foamed
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
, Traction and Frames ... correction of abduction ... fracture after reduction ... of hip dislocation ... in the treatment
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... leads to massive production ... for Refeeding Syndrome ... algorithm #management #treatment ... #criticalcare #foamed
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome ... six months of treatment ... albicans • Epstein Barr ... Diagnosis: • Drug reaction ... #Inflammatory #Syndrome
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
hypersensitivity/immunologic reaction ... starting amiodarone treatment ... respiratory distress syndrome ... of lipid-laden 'foamy ... macrophages Treatment