Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A bedside ultrasound is completed to assess the location of the pregnancy. A radiology performed ultrasound is ordered and has similar findings– Impression: no definitive IUP with a small amount of free fluid within physiologic limits. At this point, the patient is taken to the operating room for a diagnostic laparoscopy.

Ultrasounds 98

Ultrasounds Operations Radiology Radiology 98

RebelEM

JANUARY 24, 2024

Schedule follow up with orthopedics within 1 week for discussion of operative management vs early rehab protocols. Partial rupture of the proximal Achilles tendon: a differential diagnostic problem in ultrasound imaging. 2007; 31:279-284. Br J Sports Med. 2005; 39(11): 838-42. PMID: 16244194 Margetic P et al. Coll Antropol.

Operations 101

Operations Ultrasounds Fractures Outcomes 101

PHEM Cast

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Journal of Special Operations Medicine : a Peer Reviewed Journal for SOF Medical Professionals , 13 (4), 53–58. Ultrasound determination of chest wall thickness: implications for needle thoracostomy. Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine. [link] Harcke, H. L., & Mazuchowski, E. Branco, B. Eckstein, M., Martin, M. link] MD, B.

Academics 52

Academics Radiology Radiology Resuscitation 52

EMDocs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Operative complications requiring surgical intervention or hospitalization occur in about 3-6% of all hysterectomies (5). difficile infection, and post-operative hemorrhage. Abscess and Infected Hematoma : This condition is typically delayed, occurring most commonly 10-14 days post-operatively.

OB/GYN 93

OB/GYN Operations EMS Ultrasounds 93

EMDocs

JULY 17, 2023

7 While post-operative adhesive disease is also a risk factor, it is far less commonly implicated in LBO compared to SBO. 3 Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) can be highly sensitive for free fluid and pneumoperitoneum when used by a trained physician in the appropriate patient population. 2007 Jan 21;13(3):432-7.

Operations 98

Operations EMS Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation 98

EMDocs

JUNE 21, 2023

Common operator errors Failing to enter joint capsule before injecting STS. Can Ultrasound Identify Traumatic Knee Arthrotomy in a Cadaveric Model? 2007 Aug;21(7):442-3. When in the joint, you’ll obtain synovial fluid. Inject lidocaine first, then slowly start injecting STS looking at the wound for saline coming out.

Soft Tissue Injuries 95

Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Dislocations Radiology 95

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

Fontan Operation and the Single Ventricle. 2007; 2:2-11. Cardiovasculr Ultrasound. 2007; 5(3):172-176. Summary Acute MI is a challenging presentation in children: Easily missed: uncommon and atypical Varied etiology Respect vague symptoms with a non-reassuring H&P Try to detect it: CATH IT! Congenit Heart Dis.

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Pediatrics EKG/ECG Wellness Seizures 52