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Septic emboli
Septic emboli usually present as multiple ill-defined nodules.
In about 50% cavitation is seen.
CT demonstrates more
Septic emboli Septic ... emboli usually ... can suggest the diagnosis ... patient with septic emboli ... CTChest #Septic #Emboli
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Vascular Joint Pain ... Thrombosis • Septic Embolism ... Endocarditis) • Fat Embolism ... bone) • Air Embolism ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics
Lung infarction
The radiographic features of acute pulmonary thromboembolism are insensitive and nonspecific.
The most common radiographic findings
Investigation of Pulmonary Embolism ... Diagnosis (PIOPED ... cases of pulmonary emboli ... had pulmonary emboli ... region of the emboli
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
sliding/barcode sign ... - Lung point ... sliding Pulmonary Embolism ... #differential #diagnosis ... #signs #Lung #POCUS
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... can't make A-OK sign ... Splint: Posterior long ... Posterior #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
will be obvious; signs ... Splint: Posterior long ... Distal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... pressure to the point ... compartment Fat Embolism ... globules in the lung ... • Diagnosis:
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
- Pulmonary embolism ... positional vertigo (BPPV ... positive Romberg sign ... Joint Movement ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis