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Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Casts, Plasters, Traction ... Spine • DUNLOP TRACTION ... • HEAD HALTER TRACTION ... Used acutely in management ... #Orthopedics #management
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
gentle longitudinal traction ... method T – Traction ... dislocation by traction ... hip, an upward traction ... same time the traction
The Minnesota Tube
-Flexible plastic tube with 4 important components
-Gastric Aspiration Port
-Gastric Balloon (400cc)
-Esophageal Balloon (inflated typically
esophageal varices -Traction ... gastric balloon + traction ... #Management #MinnesotaTube
Toxic alcohols - Methanol and Ethanol - Pathophysiology + Management Algorithm

By Loran Hatch, DO

#Toxic #alcohols #Methanol
and Ethanol - Pathophysiology ... + Management Algorithm ... Methanol #Ethanol #Pathophysiology ... #Management #Algorithm
Dystocia Maneuvers
1. McRoberts: hyperflexion/adduction of both hips (knees against lateral abdomen) - requires an assistant at
posterior-directed (downward) traction ... gentle downward traction ... obstetrics #obgyn #management
Primary Hyperthyroidism - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Note: Although rare, gestational diseases can lead to thyrotoxicosis due
Diplopia - Lid retraction ... endocrinology #pathophysiology
Recommended Therapeutic Approach to the Patient with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
ACE, angiotensin-converting enzyme; ARB, angiotensin receptor blockers;
ventricular ejection fraction ... Cardiomyopathy #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
; EF, ejection fraction ... preserved ejection fraction ... reduced ejection fraction ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Functional Dyspepsia - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management
Risk factors: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Psychological comorbidity, Helicobacter pylori infection,
Functional Dyspepsia - Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis and Management ... Functional #Dyspepsia #Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #algorithm #gastroenterology
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
oxygen delivery or extraction ... and altered O2 extraction ... Classification #diagnosis #management