RebelEM

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Elbow Dislocation Definition: Disarticulation of the proximal radius & ulna bones from the humerus Epidemiology: Incidence Second most common joint dislocation (after shoulder) in adults Most commonly dislocated joint in children Accounts for 10-25% of all injuries to the elbow ( Cohen 1998 ) Posterolateral is the most common type of dislocation (..)

Dislocations 116

Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Outcomes 116

EMDocs

JULY 11, 2023

Fractures and dislocations are indications for full dose factor replacement. 2009 Nov;15(6):1281-90. If LP is absolutely necessary, pretreat with clotting factors and speak with hematology. Other procedures needing factor replacement: arterial line placement, intramuscular injection, and arthrocentesis. Haemophilia. PMID: 19637999.

Head Injuries 75

Head Injuries Pediatrics Dislocations CDC 75

EM Curious

JULY 24, 2015

Maybe it's dislocated? The Case Let's say we do a little time warp, and we are unfortunately six months into the past, stuck in the dredges of frigid winter. EMS appears with a patient who just wiped out big time on the ice. He's gripping his thigh with his hands, and he is screaming. Maybe he's broken his hip? Ryan, M., & Ragg, M.

Fractures 52

Fractures Ultrasounds Emergency Department Dislocations 52

EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

Limb-length discrepancy is not often apparent in pelvic fractures and would be more suggestive of a femoral fracture or dislocation. Demographic epidemiology of unstable pelvic fracture in the United States from 2000 to 2009: trends and in-hospital mortality. link] Published November 11, 2009. J Clin Orthop Trauma.

Fractures 66

Fractures Resuscitation Operations EMS 66

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Temporomandibular dislocation: a complication of tetanus. tetani infection is also indicated. tetani infection is also indicated. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2006;101(4):437-441. doi:10.1016/j.tripleo.2005.04.013 2005.04.013 Alfery DD, Rauscher LA. Tetanus: a review. Crit Care Med. 1979;7(4):176-181. J Trop Med Hyg.

Poisoning 98

Poisoning Airway Management Dislocations Forensics 98