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Algorithm for the differentiation between simple and complex febrile seizures. Guidelines for evaluation of each. #Diagnosis
Algorithm for the ... between simple and ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... Fever #Seizure #Algorithm ... #Workup #Simple
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
" on lateral x-ray ... " on lateral x-ray ... immobilize • Splint ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay
Differential Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia
Evaluation of Hypoglycemia
Patients with known diabetes who are not systemically ill and can
systemically ill and ... , no extensive workup ... EtOH - Infectious workup ... antibodies #Diagnosis #EM ... #Differential #Algorithm
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
immobilize • Splint ... : Extension splint ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Finger #Radiology #XRay ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
a thumb spica splint ... onto outstretched hand ... immobilize • Splint ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Carpal #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 ... lower esophageal sphincter ... #Differential #EM ... #Extraluminal #Algorithm
An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
cardiac, pulmonary, and ... extremity exams), and ... the chest X-ray ... Dyspnea #Acute #Workup ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Retained bamboo splinter on POCUS
Piece of bamboo broke off in arm 5 days ago. Seen at
Retained bamboo splinter ... Xrays negative. ... Given Keflex and ... RJonesSonoEM #bamboo #splinter ... #POCUS #foreignbody
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
disruption on x-ray ... onto outstretched hand ... Pain control • Splint ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Distal #Radiology #XRay
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
at an elbow x-ray ... onto outstretched hand ... Pain control • Splint ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay