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Pacemaker Complications
 • Implantation-Related: Pocket hematoma, Infection (pocket), Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Lead dislodgement, Cardiac perforation / tamponade
Pacemaker Complications ... Delayed: Lead fracture ... Thrombosis / stenosis, Pacing-induced ... #PPM #complications ... #cardiology #management
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
• ED Management ... : Pain control ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... MetroHealth_EM #RadialHead ... #Elbow #Radiology
Temporary / External Pacing
 • Transvenous & epicardial pacing are temporary methods of supporting brady- &
permanent implanted pacemaker ... MD @nickmmark #pacemaker ... #PPM #Temporary ... #cardiology #diagnosis ... #management #transcutaneous
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• ED Management ... : Simple, pain control ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #Posterior #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
PVARP is a safety feature ... #PPM #Operating ... #Modes #Pacing ... #settings #cardiology ... #management
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
common elbow fracture ... : Pain control ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Pacemaker Timing Settings
 • Lower rate limit (50-60 bpm) - The lowest rate at which the
Pacemaker Timing ... depolarization before pacing ... PVARP is a safety feature ... #PPM #Timing #Pacing ... #cardiology #management
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
, scaphoid fracture ... dislocation • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Exam: swollen elbow ... : Pain control ... • Nonoperative managernent ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Pacemaker Operating ... #PPM #Operating ... #Modes #Pacing ... #settings #cardiology ... #management