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Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Rotator Cuff Syndrome ... supraspinatus tendinitis Signs ... can test +ve #Rotator ... diagnosis #sports #MSK
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... of supination/pronation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #MSK
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
Syndrome (SIS): Signs ... of underlying rotator ... passive internal rotation ... SIS #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #msk
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... and bag-valve mask ... continuous vital sign ... #Management #Emergency
Rapid Titration of IV Naloxone for Opioid Overdose 
Signs of Opioid Overdose: 
 - Hypoventilation associated
Opioid Overdose Signs ... concerning symptoms or signs ... unconsciousness #Management ... #Algorithm #Opioid ... Naloxone #Titration #Algorithm
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Pathogenesis, clinical, and radiographic findings

Trauma, Fall on, outstretched arm, Overhead throwing => Abduction
Abduction and external rotation ... Dislocation #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #msk
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
will be obvious; signs ... in supination/pronation ... injuries: Rare • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Algorithm for Diagnosis and Management of Ischemic Colitis
Severe if any of following:
 • >3 Risk Factors
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... and Management ... • Peritoneal signs ... Ischemic #Colitis #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Management
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - Management ... Algorithm Identify ... Signs of shock or ... #tachycardia #Management ... #Algorithm #peds
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Dislocation - ED Management ... abduction & external rotation ... glenoid) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK