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Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Rhabdomyolysis: • Trauma ... Myoglobinuria: UA positive ... Cast formation: ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
(glass holding position ... deformity of hip and knee ... exsanguinating pelvic trauma ... employed in the treatment ... equipment #traction #devices
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
circumferential dressings/casts ... after an acute injury ... • Diagnosis: ... H/O antecedent trauma ... covering both gram positive
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
implantable electronic devices ... in 90% of IE cases ... Culture Positive ... Septic emboli cause injury ... hematuria, + RF Treatment