Data Trace Editor – See: – Fracture Dislocations of the Proximal Humerus – Two Part Fractures – Discussion: – most common fracture of proximal humerus; – frx is extracapsular, usually has an adequate blood supply and relatively low incidence of AVN; – in … Read more
– See: – Diff Dx – Discussion – VT vs SVT – PSVT PULSE PRESENT Pulseless VT __________________________________|____________________ | | Stable Unstable | | O2 ABG | | IV Access IV Access | | lidocaine, 1mg/kg | | lidocaine, 0.5 mg/kg, q8min l or upto 3mg/kg | | Cardiovert 50 Joules Procainamide, 20mg/min | upto … Read more
– Discussion: – Characteristics of Metals and Implants: – has best mechanical properties, as it is strong and has good fatigue resistance; – it is easily worked and cheap to manufacture; – serious draw back is the tendency to corrode; – forged stainless steel has greater yield strength than … Read more
The Stableloc is a lightweight, radiolucent external fixator for Colles fractures of the distal radius. Independent adjustments on the Stableloc allow for systematic reductions of these complex fractures. Each pivot or movement is strategically placed to provide a single degree of movement without compromising reduction in other areas. A variety of pin designs offer each … Read more
GFR Symptoms: 40-120 None 20- 39 Fatigue on heavy exertion, sl impaired ability to concentrate; 10- 19 Weakness, pruritus, restless legs, cramps, wt loss w/ retained appetite, HA and palpitations from high blood pressure; … Read more
– Discussion: – gram positive coccus – spetrum of streptococci pyogenes infections: – most common cause of celluitis and lymphangitis; – superficial form of infection is called impetigo which affects stratum corneum; – ecthyma contagiosum describes shallow superficial dermal ulcers caused by a slightly deeper infectios; – erysipelas is … Read more
– See: – Autologous Hamstring Resurfacing – Tendon Metaplasia to Cartilage: References – Perisoteal Graft Studies for Chondral and Degenerative Arthritis of the Knee – Enhanced Microfracture References Knee Joint: Allogeneic deep frozen meniscal graft for repair of osteochondral defects in the knee joint. Treatment of osteochondral defects with tendon autografts in a … Read more
– Daily: I & O; Wt; Urine Glucose; – 2-3 qw: TPN lab panel; – 2 x qw: Nitrogen Balance; – qw: Platlets/CBC, PT, ZINC; – q monthly: Vit B12 and Folate; Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.
Glucose Reg Insulin (SC) 0 – 200 0 201 – 250 5 units 251 – 300 8 units 301 – 350 10 units 351 – 400 12 units > 400 call HO.
– Discussion: – rotator cuff repair (menu) – mobilization of rotator cuff – convergence repair – restoration of footprint – knot tying techniques – Considerations for Arthroscopic Repair: – required steps: there are several steps for arthroscopic cuff repair and each step needs to be optimally performed w/o interfering w/ other steps; … Read more