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Clavicular Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Group I (69%) - Middle third (mid-shaft)
Group II (29%) - Distal
Clavicular Fracture ... Middle third (mid-shaft ... and the site of fracture ... other injuries in all ... Grading #Diagnosis #pathophysiology
Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
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Radius & Ulnar Fractures ... 4-6%), Humeral Shaft ... Fractures • Extension ... Radius & Ulna Fractuers ... UpperExtremities #diagnosis #neurology
Spiral fracture of the distal tibial shaft with 90 degrees of lateral angulation (so the lateral
Spiral fracture ... distal tibial shaft ... ankle appearing as ... proximal fibular shaft ... fracture with mild
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Used in femur shaft ... traction in femur shaft ... Used in femur shaft ... Used in femur shaft ... employed in the treatment
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
that is leaky all ... (transcellular shift ... drain wide open all ... Causes #workup #nephrology
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
Hyperkalemia Treatment ... • IV Fluids Shift ... management #potassium #nephrology
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... patients with fractures ... prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... of metacarpal fracture ... • Fracture of
Initial treatment of renal bone disease and cinacalcet for secondary hyperparathyroidism
Phosphate binders reduce hyperphosphataemia and hyperparathyroidism.
Initial treatment ... phosphate binders also ... the first-line treatments ... #Pharmacology #Pathophysiology
Mycophenolate Mofetil versus Cyclophosphamide for Induction Treatment of Lupus Nephritis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2678035/

Mycophenolate versus Azathioprine as Maintenance Therapy
for Induction Treatment ... versus Azathioprine as ... NEJMoa1014460 #ALMS ... VisualAbstract #Nephrology
Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
Anaphylaxis: Treatments ... well as allergy ... resuscitation may also ... Treatment: • ... #Management #pathophysiology