ACEP Now

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Fracturing the larynx requires considerable force, and the great majority of fractures are from blunt high-velocity trauma. Is there an open neck wound or palpable cartilage fracture? Reconstructive computed tomography can assess the laryngeal framework to avoid missing laryngeal fracture and, hopefully, long-term comorbidities.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Patients were excluded from the total if it was clearly noted that they had made another appointment (like seeing an out-of-hours GP), had an upcoming outpatient appointment (such as a fracture clinic visit for a known injury), or if the issue had already been resolved (for example, a foreign object removed by the patient or parent while waiting).

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Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A thorough trauma history and physical exam should be performed including evaluation for bony fracture in the surrounding structures of the face. 2005 Jan;119(1):27-31. This is usually caused by blunt trauma and is most commonly seen in wrestlers, mixed martial artists, or boxers. A) on LEFT: Auricular hematoma with overlying tattoos.

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

AUGUST 2, 2016

All deaths involving hip fractures if the attending physician believes the fracture caused or contributed to the cause of death. If the fracture is to appear anywhere on the death certificate, the certificate must be completed by the Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner and not by the attending physician. · Weaver, Maureen. "

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Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

2005 Nov;6(11):1045-56. Identifying serious causes of back pain: cancer, infection, fracture. 2005 Feb 15;53(1):33-8. PMID: 28778870; PMCID: PMC6071487. Gruys E, Toussaint MJ, Niewold TA, Koopmans SJ. Acute phase reaction and acute phase proteins. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B. doi: 10.1631/jzus.2005.B1045. Updated 2023 Apr 24].

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Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 89

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

OCTOBER 1, 2015

The two most common complications of VP shunts are malfunction (due to obstruction, fracture, or kinking) or infection. Pediatr Nurs Nov 2005 Vol 31, No 6 Trachsel D, Hammer J. The most common causes are tumor, congenital anomalies, hemorrhage, or post-infectious obstructions. of them were removed for clinical improvement.

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Taming the SRU

MARCH 14, 2023

Obtain shunt imaging (“shunt series,” CTH non-con) Shunt series shows no migration of the shunt catheters or fractures of the tubing. You read about the patient’s history of VP shunt placement for aqueductal stenosis as a child and decide to order some imaging… What are you going to order? Neurosurg Focus. Marmarou et al. J Neurosurg.

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Seizures Emergency Department Pediatrics Critical Access 52

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

In fact, one of my surgeon grandfather's ortho buddies (perhaps with the help of some lunchtime martinis) took a look at the x-rays of my Boxer's Fracture and snapped it back into place without any analgesia or procedural sedation, casted me, and sent me home. Abridged article published in February/March 2005 EM Resident.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

6 Periprosthetic fracture Occurs at an estimated rate of 3.5-4.1%. 5 CT if concern for occult fracture. Periprosthetic Fractures Pain prior to injury may point toward underlying pathology like infection, implant loosening, etc. Unified classification system used to describe periprosthetic hip fractures. 10% of patients.

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Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Järvinen outlines the work he and his colleagues have done that question our current approach to preventing fractures in the elderly. standard deviations below the young adult peak) are considered at high risk for future fracture. A number of medications are recommended to increase bone density in order to prevent future fracture.

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EMDocs

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Answer : CSF Leak Epidemiology: CSF leaks are broken into three main causes Craniofacial trauma: approximately 80% of cases 1 3% of blunt head and 9% of penetrating head trauma patients have CSF leaks Basilar skull fractures commonly occur with CSF leaks (up to 30%) Iatrogenic: approximately 16% of cases 1 3.8% Epub 2005 Jun 4.

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Mind The Bleep

JANUARY 28, 2025

Enquire about any associated trauma such as head injuries and fractures. Investigations Imaging: X-rays : Obtain if there’s suspicion of fractures or foreign bodies. British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005), 83(12), 17. fall, bump against an object). link] Gohil, K., Walsh, K., & Dutta, P.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Costochondritis, rib fractures, and pericarditis are common causes of chest pain that can be treated with multimodal regimens. 7 Rib and Sternal Fractures: Rib fractures are often caused by blunt chest trauma. Up to two-thirds of rib fractures are missed on initial chest radiographs. Most cases abate by one year.

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Emergency Department Fractures Burns EMS 105

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

23 Blunt carotid injury is more likely in patients with at least one of the following: Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) ≤ 6, fracture of petrous bone, presence of diffuse axonal brain injury, and LeFort II/III fractures. 23 BCVI should be suspected with any high-energy trauma or any fractures of the maxilla or mandible. 17) Takhtani, D.

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Stroke Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 105

Mind The Bleep

JANUARY 24, 2025

Upper limb fractures and dislocations can lead to associated arterial and nerve damage. First aid such as irrigation, tourniquet use, reduction and splinting of fractures/dislocations. Fracture reduction and immobilisation : Fracture and/or dislocation reduction can restore alignment and vascular supply as well as reduce pain.

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Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Infectious Diseases 52