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Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
between all carpal bones ... between all carpal bones ... associated injuries: distal ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Faget's Sign & Liebermeister's Rule
Pulse-Temperature Dissociation
EVERY 1 F RISE IN TEMPERATURE -> HR INCREASES 8-10 BPM
INFECTIOUS
Pulse-Temperature Dissociation ... BPM INFECTIOUS CAUSES ... • Viral Hemorrhagic ... OTHER CAUSES ... where it can help hone
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
fractured carpal bone ... common carpal bone ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ... 95% of shoulder dislocations ... fracture (10%), bony ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Anterior #Radiology #XRay
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
fractured carpal bone ... not seen on x-ray ... common carpal bone ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
ID Approach to Fever and Rash - Diagnostic Algorithm
Central Maculopapular (most common):
Measles, Parvovirus 819 / EBV,
Rash - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Parvovirus 819 / EBV ... Leptospirosis, Viral ... Secondary syphilis, EM ... Febrile #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Perilunate Dislocation ... articulate with the distal ... articulates with the distal ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
in 24 hours • Viral ... Non-Infectious Causes ... days • Tick-borne ... • Louse-borne ... Temperature Pulse Dissociation
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation ... to the dorsal distal ... to the palmar distal ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... IPJoint #Radiology #XRay
Causes of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplasm:
• NHL
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Solid
Causes of Fever ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infection: • HIV • EBV ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes