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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Scaphoid Fractures ... dislocation • ED ... Management: Pain ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... Re-bleeding IIc - Flat Spot ... Re-bleeding #Forrest #Classification ... Risks #Grading #gastroenterology ... #EGD #clinical
Forrest Classification of Upper GI Bleeding
Acute Hemorrhage
  Ia - Active Spurting, Re-bleeding Risk 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... 30% IIc - Flat Spot ... enrrikke #Forrest #Classification ... diagnosis #endoscopy #gastroenterology ... #egd
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
, complex = fracture ... + radial head fracture ... • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Dislocation - ED ... Management The ... greater tuberosity fracture ... Management: Analgesia ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
, scaphoid fracture ... dislocation • ED ... Management: Pain ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Rich Levitan teaches the VAPORS pneumonic: a quick run-through of the main issues to sort prior
main issues to sort ... st mungo's - ED ... from Scotland #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... nerve injury • ED ... Management: Pain ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... when possible (eg ... for long bone fractures ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare