6 results
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... : Hyperflexion injury ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... maintained fever CAUSES ... amphetamines) Toxic: • Radiologic ... Traumatic brain injury ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... Used acutely in management ... employed in the treatment ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics ... #management #hardware
Fusarium Treatment
 • Antifungal "susceptibility" can vary with Fusarium spp
 • F. oxysporum: low MICS to
amphotericin B for severe cases ... ; triazole (e.g. ... on the type of injury ... Fusarium #Infections #infectiousdiseases ... #management #treatment
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
injury by: • Early ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... hematuria, + RF Treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #cardiology ... #infectiousdiseases
Fusarium Infections
Acquired through:
1. Inhalation of airborne conidia > germinates > blood > disseminated
2. Trauma (implantation with
disease: • Optimal treatment ... ; triazole (e.g. ... on the type of injury ... Fusarium #Infections #infectiousdiseases ... #diagnosis #management