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Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of NSVT #Diagnosis #Management #EM #IM #Cardiology #NSVT #Evaluation #NonSustained
and Management ... #EM #IM #Cardiology ... #NSVT #Evaluation ... #NonSustained # ... VentricularTachycardia #Algorithm #Ddxof
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Finger deformity caused ... • ED Management ... : Pain control, ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
fingertip) • Exam: Pain ... tendon) • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... GI - glossitis (pain ... total body stores Evaluation ... , can consider IM ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
long - Delay>12 ... Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... injury or after IM ... - Intense pain ... days, the local pain
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
(@MarkRamzyDO, EM ... Hamilton, MD (EM ... chest pain. ... located chest pain ... Most commonly caused