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Traumatic Splenic Hematoma on LUQ FAST Exam

31 yo M. Minor blunt trauma from bicycle accident. No
Minor blunt trauma ... Grade 4 spleen fracture ... #Spleen #Fracture ... Clinical #Ultrasound #Trauma ... #POCUS
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Vascular Joint Pain - Differential ... Endocarditis) • Fat ... Disruption • Trauma ... (Hemophilia or Trauma ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Orthopedics
Adrenal hematoma/hemorrhage on FAST exam

Adult male with RUQ/side pain after MVC. Transient prehospital hypotension.  Has
Adrenal hematoma ... /hemorrhage on FAST ... Has femur fracture ... Diagnosis/differential ... #Positive #trauma
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Anesthesiafor Trauma ... • Femoral shaft ... NO Block - High ... • High emergency ... • High Energy
Causes of Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Always assess for red flags. If no red flags,
of Back Pain - Differential ... nocturnal pain, high ... energy trauma, ... past history of ... neoplasm • Fracture
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... exsanguinating pelvic trauma ... • POP CAST & ... limb whereas a cast ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... • Clenching of fist ... phlebotomy High ... • Burns • Trauma ... Intracellular Shift
Pelvic Hematoma on POCUS
Fall w pubic ramus fracture. Pelvis FAST. Not all free fluid is simple
Pelvic Hematoma ... on POCUS Fall w ... pubic ramus fracture ... Pelvis FAST. ... clinical #ultrasound #trauma
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... • Clenching of fist ... phlebotomy High ... • Burns • Trauma ... Intracellular Shift
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... after long bone fractures ... Diagnosis: requires a high ... H/O antecedent trauma ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics