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

EM Curious

JULY 24, 2015

Maybe it's dislocated? It's a bit of a departure from what we've described above--he mainly goes right at a shaft fracture--but it's the same general idea: As always, these posts are for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Ultrasound-Guided Three-In-One Nerve Block for Femur Fractures. Maybe he's broken his hip? doi:10.1111/acem.12154

Fractures 52

Fractures Ultrasounds Emergency Department Dislocations 52

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.

Head Injuries 75

Head Injuries Pediatrics Dislocations CDC 75

EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

How should pelvic fractures be identified in unstable trauma patients? Pelvic fractures can involve disruptions in any of the bony or ligamentous structures of the pelvic ring. Due to the round shape of the pelvic ring, multiple fractures typically occur concurrently. 2 Vertical shear fractures are also unstable.

Fractures 64

Fractures Resuscitation Operations EMS 64

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