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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... lead to carpal instability ... dislocation • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Dislocation - ED Management ... greater tuberosity fracture ... Bankart lesions (5%, fracture ... glenoid) • ED Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
high voltage Cardiac ... ED arrival MSK ... - Fractures, dislocations ... (posterior shoulder ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Stabilize: Nasal canula 
3)
Rapid Response Management ... 1) Ask for vitals ... en route 2) Stabilize ... Examination: Pulmonary, Cardiac ... Hypoxemia #Dyspnea #Management
Central Line Supplies Checklist - Materials Typically Not Included in Central Line Kit
 • Sterile Gown
Line Supplies Checklist ... Normal Saline • Ultrasound ... Shielded Face Mask ... CentralLine #Supplies #Checklist ... #Management #CVC
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
all carpal bones should ... all carpal bones should ... dislocation • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Candidates for Medical Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy with Methotrexate 
 - Hemodynamically stable 
 - No
ectopic rupture - Ability ... - No fetal cardiac ... activity on ultrasound ... Ectopic #Pregnancy #Management
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... flexion due to inability ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... • ED Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
cause of anterior shoulder ... instability from ... Usually anterior shoulder ... BHAGL): Avulsion fracture ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk
Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest Management
"Not dead until 32° and dead"
1) Start ACLS + Rewarming
2) Should this code
Hypothermic Cardiac ... Arrest Management ... + Rewarming 2) Should ... #Hypothermic #Cardiac ... #treatment #checklist