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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
fractured carpal bone ... " on lateral x-ray ... common carpal bone ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Osteomalacia & Osteoporosis in People with HIV
Osteomalacia:
 - Decreased bone matrix mineralization. In people with HIV
- Decreased bone ... multiple causes) - Bone ... waddling gait - XRay ... asymptomatic - XRay ... Osteoporosis #HIVAIDS #Comparison
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
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
at an elbow x-ray ... posterior) and bone ... olecranon fracture, distal ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Elbow #Radiology #XRay
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
disruption (may be bony ... extensor tendon distal ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Finger #Radiology #XRay
POCUS Confirmation of CVC Placement - Visual Abstract
How accurate is a single view ultrasound protocol for
POCUS Confirmation ... CVC Placement - Visual ... faster than chest xray ... - POCUS - 27.6 min ... ultrasound #diagnosis #ebm
Intravenous versus oral paracetamol for acute pain in adults in the emergency department setting: a prospective,
One-Liner: IV paracetamol ... Visual Abstract ... #Oral #Versus #Comparison ... Acetaminophen #Tylenol #APAP ... VisualAbstract #EBM
This is a Buckle fracture. Elevation in straight hyperechoic cortex of long bone. Distal smooth edged
cortex of long bone ... Distal smooth edged ... Always check comparison ... Examination + POCUS ... Fracture #Clinical #POCUS
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... HBV, HCV, HEV, EBV ... NASH, Chronic viral ... hemolysis) • ALP: Bone ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... if they have one ... HgbA1c - if not done ... risk Chest X-ray