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Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
injury -> Ligaments tear ... onto lateral hip Signs ... Inability to weight-bear ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #orthopedics
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
Step by step approach for diagnosis of pleural effusion by Lung Ultrasound

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-018-1062-x

#Diagnosis #POCUS #Lung #Pleural #Effusion
effusion by Lung Ultrasound ... Instructions #Steps #Algorithm ... #Signs #Curtain
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... fractures • ED Management ... Discharge with orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... follow-up with orthopedics ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... the Management ... Seizures The management ... continuous vital sign ... #Management #Emergency
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... fontanelle • Sign ... mastoid (Battle sign ... ) • < 1 year old ... #Algorithm #Management
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
Approach to Suspected Appendicitis - Management Algorithm

Suspected Appendicitis:
 • Vague periumbilical pain → localized RLQ pain
Appendicitis - Management ... Algorithm Suspected ... tenderness • Rovsing Sign ... Obturator/psoas sign ... #Algorithm #surgery
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... can't make A-OK sign ... syndrome • ED Management ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #MSK