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True Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm

Instead (or in addition) of volume status examination, check urine sodium and serum
Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm ... check urine sodium and ... in hypovolemic and ... Joel Topf, MD FACP ... #Differential #Algorithm
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
" on lateral x-ray ... onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... immobilize • Splint ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray

- point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture,
Fracture on Wrist X-Ray ... for a fracture, and ... hook of hamate and ... fractures can be splinted ... ED with a volar splint
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
not seen on x-ray ... a thumb spica splint ... onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Exam: Swollen and ... immobilize • Splint ... : Extension splint ... Finger #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Hyponatremia with Severe Symptoms - Management Algorithm with Hypertonic Saline
The goal of acute management is to
Symptoms - Management Algorithm ... raised the Na by 5 and ... causing the seizure and ... Topf, MD FACP @kidney_boy ... Severe #Management #Algorithm
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
disruption on x-ray ... onto outstretched hand ... swollen forearm and ... Pain control • Splint ... Distal #Radiology #XRay
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Dysphagia:Oropharyngeal:
- Characterized by difficulty initiating swallowing and accompanied by choking/coughing, nasopharyngeal
Algorithm for the ... upper esophageal sphincter ... the esophagus and ... lower esophageal sphincter ... #Extraluminal #Algorithm
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
at an elbow x-ray ... onto outstretched hand ... Exam: Swelling and ... Pain control • Splint ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay
Wooden splinter in the 1st dorsal webspace of the hand on POCUS
Can you spot the foreign
Wooden splinter ... webspace of the hand ... Transverse sweep of hand ... Jacquet, MD, RDMS, FACEP ... medcramUS #Wooden #splinter