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Laceration Repair and Sutures - A cheat sheet guide: Suture Selection, Removal Timing and Technique

Suture Techniques:
To repair high tension ... quickly repair non-tensile ... CheatSheet #ALiEM #Management
“H’s & T’s“ - The reversible causes of Cardiac Arrest 
Hypovolemia, Hypoxia/Hypoxemia, Hydrogen Ion Excess (Acidosis),
Cardiac), Toxins, Tension ... diagnosis #arrest #management
Thoracic Trauma - Lethal 6 and Hidden 6 of Thoracic Trauma
The Lethal 6 of Thoracic Trauma:
Thoracic Trauma: • Tension ... Trauma #diagnosis #management
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Orthostatic Hypotension Management ... Non-pharmacologic Management ... crossing with tension ... #Hypotension #Management
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet finger, the extension ... terminal extensor tendon ... fracture • ED Management ... immobilize • Splint: Extension ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Pulmonary Embolism, Tension ... algorithm #treatment #management
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Pulmonary >> Acute PE, Tension ... Shock #Diagnosis #Management
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
phalanx to enable extension ... of the extensor tendon ... of the extensor tendon ... ) • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
usually visuals) Tension ... primary #secondary #management
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
ventricular filling) → tension ... Types #diagnosis #management