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Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... Arterial blood gas (ABC ... air in seated position ... ) on room air Treatment ... #treatment #hepatology
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
Epley Maneuver for Treatment ... into a supine position ... remains in this position ... vertigo #neurology #instructions ... #physicalexam #management
HEART Score – A Tool For the ED The HEART score is an excellent tool that
further workup and treatment ... with follow-up instructions ... the ED to help focus ... #Diagnosis #Management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Rhabdomyolysis: • Trauma ... Myoglobinuria: UA positive ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... #causes #treatment
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
• Initial Management ... H/O antecedent trauma ... including DM • Treatment ... covering both gram positive ... #treatment
Cardiac Tamponade on POCUS
Hypotension in trauma is not always due to hypovolemia. This was a great
Cardiac Tamponade on POCUS ... Hypotension in trauma ... for definitive management ... clinical #ultrasound #trauma ... #cardiology #s4c
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
this post will focus ... and Mg2+ whose positive ... must now lose a positive ... #criticalcare #management ... #diagnosis #treatment
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Airway Compromise - Position ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... #Pediatrics #Trauma ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Bullet Embolization in the Right Ventricle on POCUS Echocardiogram
22M s/p GSW to left mid-abdomen. Positive FAST
Right Ventricle on POCUS ... Positive FAST in ... is seen on the POCUS ... clinical #cardiology #s4c ... #trauma
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
(glass holding position ... Used acutely in management ... exsanguinating pelvic trauma ... employed in the treatment ... #Orthopedics #management