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Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
procedural sedation and reduction ... immobilizer • Ortho ... injury, difficult reduction ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... #Anterior #Radiology
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Posterior Elbow Dislocation ... procedural sedation and reduction ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... #Posterior #Radiology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
radial styloid fracture ... , sedation and emergent ... reduction • ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... ), compartment syndrome ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... • If stable reduction ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... Digital block and reduction ... Finger splint • Ortho ... a concomitant fracture ... #IPJoint #Radiology
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Injury in the Emergency ... arrival MSK - Fractures ... , dislocations ( ... compartment syndrome ... #Algorithm
ED Opioid Stewardship Algorithm

Opioid Naive vs Opioid Tolerant

1. Patient Specific, Pain Syndrome-Targeted Approach
2. Combinations of Non-Pharmacologic
Opioid Stewardship Algorithm ... Specific, Pain Syndrome-Targeted ... Reduction in Utilization ... Medication Assisted Treatment ... Mahlaqa Butt #Emergency
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... carpal tunnel syndrome ... procedural sedation and reduction ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... Colles #Distal #Radiology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
is a clinical emergency ... Treatment depends ... Excessive heat production ... transfusion • Allergic reaction ... amphetamines) Toxic: • Radiologic
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
from LV afterload reduction ... and afterload reduction ... acute coronary syndrome ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology