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Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
humerus; simple = no fracture ... , complex = fracture ... associated injuries: Fractures ... + radial head fracture ... coronoid process fracture
Anatomy of the Knee X-ray - AP projection. ⁣⁣
It’s important to be able to identify the
Anatomy of the Knee ... to identify the normal ... it, think of a fracture ... several types of fractures ... #anatomy #ap #radiology
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Dislocation On lateral ... wrist XR, the capitate ... injuries: Carpal fracture ... radial styloid fracture ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
associated avulsion fractures ... degrees of flexion; lateral ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... a concomitant fracture ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Control rate with AV nodal ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
On a chest film only the outer contours of the heart are seen.
In many cases we
heart figure is normal ... On the lateral view ... Enlargement will cause ... #Anatomy #Radiology ... #CXR #Atrium #Ventricle
PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
for instance the normal ... we will discuss later ... hemorrhage due to a fracture ... #Clinical #Anatomy ... #Radiology #CXR
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
Hand X-Ray Anatomy ... then I move from lateral ... In case of a fracture ... Normally, 1-2mm ... Interpretation #Checklist #radiology
Lateral view
On a normal lateral view the contours of the heart are visible and the IVC
a normal lateral ... entering the right atrium ... #Clinical #Anatomy ... #Radiology #CXR ... #Lateral #Normal
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Rib Fractures Rib ... fractures, though ... is required to fracture ... rib fracture on ... #Radiology #CTChest