Pediatric EM Morsels

JUNE 16, 2023

Shen 2013, Nickerson 2014, Scolaro 2016 ] Singh et al proposed an algorithm to guide treatment. Shen 2013, Nickerson 2014, Scolaro 2016 ] Singh et al proposed an algorithm to guide treatment. Shen 2013, Nickerson 2014, Scolaro 2016 ] Singh et al proposed an algorithm to guide treatment.

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Soft Tissue Injuries Dehydration Fractures Operations 154

RebelEM

JANUARY 24, 2024

Foot Ankle Int 2006; 27(4): 305-13. Partial rupture of the proximal Achilles tendon: a differential diagnostic problem in ultrasound imaging. Current Concepts Review: Acute Ruptures of the Achilles Tendon. PMID: 16624224 Leppilahti J, Orava S. Total Achilles tendon rupture. Sports Med. 1998; 25(2): 79-100. Br J Sports Med.

Operations 101

Operations Ultrasounds Fractures Outcomes 101

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. EM makes a strong push into bedside use of ultrasound sonography.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Some are simple comfort measures such as splinting (fracture or sprain), applying cold (acute soft tissue injury) or heat (non-traumatic, non-specific pain), or other targeted non-pharmacology. Long-bone injuries Fracture pain should be addressed immediately with splinting and analgesia. 2006 Oct;118(4):e1078-86. Int J Pediatr.

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Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

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

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Kidney transplant recipients have a higher risk of fractures. An ultrasound scan of the graft is usually sufficient to rule out these complications. Kidney transplant recipients are at higher risk of rickets and fractures. (13) Ask about the frequency of intermittent catheterization, if applicable. Any history of injury?

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Pediatrics Fractures Dehydration Sepsis 52