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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
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
Orthopedic Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow and Hip) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Shoulder Dislocation
 • Fall on the
Diagnosis and Management ... gentle longitudinal traction ... method T – Traction ... dislocation by traction ... Hip #Diagnosis #Management
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
PEG Tube Placement - Scoping Summary
 • PEG: Push vs Pull Technique
 • Most Common Indications
placement of PEG apply traction ... gastroenterology #management
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... possible (eg, traction ... #Shock #Management
Orthopedic Platings, Nails and Screws
Bohler’s Stirrup: U shaped device to hold a Steinmann pin and applying
pin and applying traction ... To apply skull traction ... #Orthopedics #management
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
• Initial Management ... - Remove any traction ... • Definitive management ... • Management: ... Emergencies #diagnosis #management
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 ... ACCAHA #Algorithm #Management
Asthma Medications and Mechanism of Action

#Asthma #Medications #Drugs #Pulmonary #Pharmacology #Management #Treatment
and Mechanism of Action ... #Pharmacology #Management