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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
onto outstretched hand ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... junction origin (e.g ... @AmyChung #EKG ... Interpretation #ECG ... #cardiology #diagnosis
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint: Thumb ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Pulmonary Embolism on ECG 

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism on ECG ... Triage EKG (no prior ... Patient has t-wave ... #EKG #Electrocardiogram ... #clinical #cardiology
Approach to ECGs - VT vs. SVT - Wide Tachycardias
DDx = VT vs. SVT with BBB
All
160ms) - AV dissociation ... nadir of the S-wave ... VentricularTachycardia #Versus #ecg ... #ekg #cardiology ... #diagnosis #electrocardiogram
STEMI Equivalents on ECG
 • Conventional STEMI - Elevation of ST segment at (or 40-60 ms
Equivalents on ECG ... #Equivalents #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis ... #differential #cardiology ... #electrocardiogram
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
[cannot extend thumb ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
non-conducted P wave ... between P and QRS ... degrees #summary #Diagnosis ... #EKG #electrocardiogram ... #ecg #cardiology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
lateral wrist XR ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Atrioventricular (AV) Blocks

First Degree AV Block - "If your R is far from your P than
200 msec) • P wave ... leading to AV node dissociation ... heart #heartblock #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #diagnosis ... #electrocardiogram