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Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Fracture of proximal ulnar ... posterior interosseous nerve ... : Pain control ... • If stable ... #Radiology #XRay
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... : Pain control, ... nerve block), immobilize ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Epidemiology: • 1-2 cases ... or feet • Pain ... Treatment: • Plasmapheresis ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Ultrasound (POCUS) For Nerve Blocks
Nerve block sites, agents, dosing and duration
Infographic by Dr. David Cisewski @dhcisewski
#Management
Ultrasound (POCUS ... agents, dosing and ... Cisewski @dhcisewski #Management ... #Pain #Nerve #Block ... Dosing #Doses #Table
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... - Observe and ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #management #cardiology
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Inpatient Management ... Buprenorphine - Comparison Table ... medication assisted treatment ... Buprenorphine #Comparison #Pain ... #Management #Opioid
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Abscess - Diagnosis and ... Management Summary ... Pleuritic chest pain ... #differential #causes ... #management #treatment
Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
radiation dose Ultrasound ... obstruction - Able ... flank or abdominal pain ... for non-calculus causes ... stones #calculus #Radiology
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
nerve damage in ... Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... - Intense pain ... days, the local pain ... #treatment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary ... Causes of Rhabdomyolysis ... symptoms: - Muscle pain ... - Abdominal pain ... #causes #treatment