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Pacemaker Complications
 • Implantation-Related: Pocket hematoma, Infection (pocket), Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Lead dislodgement, Cardiac perforation / tamponade
Delayed: Lead fracture ... Thrombosis / stenosis, Pacing-induced ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... complications #cardiology ... #management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
• ED Management ... immobilize • Splint: Volar ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Temporary / External Pacing
 • Transvenous & epicardial pacing are temporary methods of supporting brady- &
Transvenous & epicardial ... Transvenous and epicardial ... nickmmark #pacemaker #PPM ... #cardiology #diagnosis ... #management #transcutaneous
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
as a result of arterial ... dislocation • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
ROLANDO FRACTURE 
Rolando fracture is an intraarticular three-part fracture of the base of the first metacarpal
Y-shaped • The volar ... • Mechanism: Axial ... : Pain control, ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
PVARP is a safety feature ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... Operating #Modes #Pacing ... #settings #cardiology ... #management
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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reverse Colles") = volar ... injury) • ED Management ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
fingertip) • Exam: Pain ... tendon) • ED Management ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
, scaphoid fracture ... dislocation • ED Management ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Pacemaker Timing Settings
 • Lower rate limit (50-60 bpm) - The lowest rate at which the
depolarization before pacing ... PVARP is a safety feature ... #Pacemaker #PPM ... #Timing #Pacing ... #cardiology #management