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Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
5th metacarpal neck ... 5th metacarpal neck ... • Mechanism: Closed ... reduce if needed (using ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
Cannon A waves during ... contracts against a closed ... are enough to diagnose ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... JVP #Cardiology #Neck
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
more prominent during ... dyspnea and is found ... the underlying diagnosis ... Giant #PHTN #JVP #Neck ... #PhysicalExam #
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Highest incidence is found ... Can occur with neck ... with significant neurologic ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
EEG/Bispectral Index (BIS) Monitoring - Neuromuscular Blockade

 • Use EEG/BIS monitor to ensure sedation depth is
Neuromuscular Blockade ... titrate sedation during ... infographic by Nick ... #NMB #neurology ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Train of Four (TOF) Monitoring - Neuromuscular Blockade

Used to titrate NMB to the minimum effective dose.
Neuromuscular Blockade ... is stimulated using ... infographic by Nick ... #NMB #neurology ... #criticalcare #diagnosis