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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
High T4/T3) - Diagnostic ... Check pregnancy test ... workup choices ... AND management options ... #Algorithm #Workup
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
" on lateral x-ray ... fractures • ED Management ... Splint: Volar • Ortho ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
patients with anemia, diagnose ... Test for celiac ... change medical management ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
syndrome • ED Management ... Posterior long arm • Ortho ... Type l, DC with ortho ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... ; CXR, chest X-ray ... liver function test ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Hypertension #Workup
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
fracture • ED Management ... Splint: Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... & desmopressin test ... Hypernatremia #Management
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Dislocation - ED Management ... immobilizer • Ortho ... Disposition: DC with ortho ... Anterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
disruption on x-ray ... injuries: Rare • ED Management ... supination • Ortho ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Unintentional Weight Loss - History and Workup

Complete Physical Exam - Often overlooked components: Lymph nodes, Mental
- History and Workup ... screen Other Tests ... screening • Chest X-ray ... Unintentional #Diagnosis ... #workup #history