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Twists and Turns: Identifying Maisonneuve Fractures in the ED

Taming the SRU

Specifically, EM physicians should be able to recognize fractures that will likely require operative management and facilitate close follow up, such as a Maisonneuve fracture. Disruption of these structures yields an unstable ankle fracture, thus making close follow up for operative management imperative. 2011 Jan-Feb;50(1):62-7.

Fractures 101
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EM@3AM: Retroperitoneal Hematoma

EMDocs

In this patient with a penetrating posterior flank injury, trace-free fluid in the pelvis on eFAST, and ongoing signs of hemorrhagic shock despite fluid and blood product administration, transferring to the operating room for exploration is indicated, especially with high probability of zone III injury-related retroperitoneal bleeding.

EMS 74
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ICU Physiology in 1000 Words: The Venous Excess Ultrasound Score Is Not the Mean Systemic Pressure

PulmCCM

OP is operating point, the operating point defines the cardiac output on the y-axis and Pra on the x-axis; Rcardiac is cardiac resistance (i.e., OP1 is operating point 1 at baseline. With tamponade, operating point 2 (OP2) is formed. Might this novel measure predict outcome in critically-ill patients [ @ross_prager ]?

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The ‘Hidden C’

Don't Forget the Bubbles

High levels of incivility correlate with adverse outcomes for patients, staff, and the organisation. At its heart lies an unpleasant reality- a critically unwell child with an anxious carer hoping for a positive outcome. Exposure to incivility hinders clinical performance in a simulated operative crisis. 2011 Apr 1;78(2):202-9.

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Grand Rounds Recap 8.16.23

Taming the SRU

to divert the plane). for detecting major injuries Abnormal CXR Rapid deceleration mechanism Presence of a distracting injury Chest wall tenderness Sternal/thoracic spine/scapular tenderness There are limited decision-making rules for thoracic spine imaging Yet a study (Inaba et al., 2015) reported a sensitivity of 98.9%

Sepsis 95
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Impact of Emergency Department Crowding on Lung Protective Ventilation

RebelEM

Ventilator-associated lung injury and inflammation can occur even during short-term mismanagement can worsen patient outcomes. This is a critical error that leads to poorer outcomes for patients in need of critical care. More pertinent and relevant takeaway messages have to do with staffing and operations.

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Episode 14: Thoracotomy

PHEM Cast

Emergency Department thoracotomy for the critically injured patient: Objectives, indications, and outcomes. Resuscitation; 2011: 1194-1197 Emergency thoracotomy in thoracic trauma: a review. Injury; 2006 (37): 1-19. Clay et al. World Journal of Emergency Surgery; 2006: 1:4. Rhee et al. J Am Coll Surg; 2000.