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Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
), compartment syndrome ... I or Ill) • Ortho ... repair MH/CCF ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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carpal tunnel syndrome ... Sugar tong • Ortho ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Forearm #Radial ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... Finger deformity caused ... PIP joint • Ortho ... /CWRU EM Res @MetroHealth_EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Pinpoint-sized red spots ... by bleeding (petechiae ... characteristic feature ... blood count with differential ... factors (examples: G-CSF
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
invasive procedures/ bleeding ... move back and forward ... the Journal of Clinical ... other than GI bleeding ... pathophysiology #differential
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
which augment forward ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... #heartfailure #chf
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
status NTM Cause ... Lady Windermere Syndrome ... : • Syndrome of ... Bone Marrow - Anemia ... NTM #Infections #differential