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RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
Radial Head Elbow ... radiograph as dark streaks ... intra-articular injury ... more specific and ... #trauma #clinical
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... capitellum (age 1), radial ... brachial artery injury ... syndrome • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
energy distal radius ... fractureHand ... or clinical concem ... #Orthopedics #Management ... #Regional #Anesthesia
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
ligaments (prevent radial ... Hyperextension injury ... dislocation, due to EDS ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... of vomiting • Clinical ... of basal skull fracture ... #Algorithm #Management ... trama #pediatrics #peds
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... surgical management