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Pacemaker Complications
 • Implantation-Related: Pocket hematoma, Infection (pocket), Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Lead dislodgement, Cardiac perforation / tamponade
Delayed: Lead fracture ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... complications #cardiology ... #management
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
abductor pollicis longus ... motion • ED Management ... require operative management ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
abductor pollicis longus ... motion • ED Management ... require operative management ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Distal Radius Fracture ... injury) • ED Management ... Splint: Sugar tong ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... injury • ED Management ... Splint: Sugar tong ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Approach Cardiac Conduction Device Infections (from NEJM link below)
Baddour LM et al. N Engl J Med
Infections (from NEJM ... #Management #Cardiology ... #AICD #PPM #DeviceInfections
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
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Delay (150-200 bpm ... PVARP is a safety feature ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... Pacing #settings #cardiology ... #management
Pacemaker Timing Settings
 • Lower rate limit (50-60 bpm) - The lowest rate at which the
rate limit (50-60 bpm ... PVARP is a safety feature ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... Timing #Pacing #cardiology ... #management #settings