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Atrioventricular Septal Defect
aka AV canal defect aka endocardial cushion defect
 • Epidemiology and Associations
 • Embryology
aka AV canal defect ... Physical Exam • Pathophysiology ... Surgical Options • Post-Operative ... ICU Management ... Outcomes by Cara
Midcarpal Instability (MCI) of the Wrist

Intrinsic Midcarpal Instability
Usually affects young, hypermobile patients.
It is due to progressive
or a congenital deficit ... The proximal carpal ... extended, and when ulnar ... extensors (ECU, ... #msk #orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
distal to distal ulna ... , pain with wrist ... flexion and extension ... distal radius or ulna ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Examination for ECU Tendinitis 

ECU tenosynovitis is the second most common type of tenosynovitis around the
tenosynovitis is ... the second most ... around the wrist ... #extensor #carpi ... #physicalexam #msk
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) subluxation 
The Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU), is the must ulnar of the
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris ... The Extensor ... Carpi Ulnaris (ECU ... most often presents ... #msk
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
Pelvis support cushion ... over elbows - Wrists ... shins to prevent extension ... lines patent - ECG ... #CriticalCare #Management