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Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Here's a quick summary ... fracture • ED Management ... #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
Summary of Heart ... Brady Management ... association between P and ... #Diagnosis #EKG ... #cardiology
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
Ask for brief summary ... EKG. ... • Concise one-liner ... Response #Team #RRT #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... • Consider K+ binder ... ECG changes • ... high #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #treatment
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Here's a quick summary ... Complications include swan neck ... tendon), mallet finger ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Here's a quick summary ... onto outstretched hand ... injury) • ED Management ... reduction using finger ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Management Summary ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... - Distended neck ... #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
5th metacarpal neck ... prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... Here's a quick summary ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Management • Definitions ... respiratory tract (e.g ... Argon Plasma by Nick ... #treatment #workup ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
Hood to cover neck ... at least 1.2 mg/kg ... PPE (use ethanol hand ... Checklist #SARSCoV2 #Management ... #CriticalCare #