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REBEL Core Cast 131.0 – Traumatic Arthrotomy

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vancomycin) If significant soft tissue injury, add gram negative coverage like late generation cephalosporin, extended-spectrum penicillin, or aminoglycoside (i.e. vancomycin) If significant soft tissue injury, add gram negative coverage like late generation cephalosporin, extended-spectrum penicillin, or aminoglycoside (i.e.

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Morel-Lavallée Lesion in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

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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Elbow Dislocations

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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 (..)

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EM@3AM: Extensor Tendon Laceration

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Answer : Extensor tendon laceration Epidemiology: Hand extensor injuries make up >25% of orthopedic soft tissue injuries 2, 3 Common in young men in manual labor Dominant hand more likely to be injured 4 2012 study on 86 patients reported 83% men with a mean age of 34.2 Plast Reconstr Surg. doi:10.1097/PRS.0b013e3182a0148c

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Pediatric Non-Accidental Trauma (NAT)

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May 1, 2012. Delayed Identification of Pediatric Abuse-Related Fractures. Sentinel Injuries in Infants Evaluate for Child Physical Abuse. 2012; 171: 877-885. ​ ACEP Now. The Recognition of Child Abuse. Colbourne M, Clarke MS. Child Abuse and Neglect. PEDIATRICS. 2009; 125 (1): 60-66. PEDIATRICS.

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Pediatric Pain

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For example, a very anxious caregiver can easily transmit his or her anxiety to the child, which may either inhibit or amplify presentation of symptoms ( Bearden 2012 ). Long-bone injuries Fracture pain should be addressed immediately with splinting and analgesia. 2012 Jul;37(6):680-6. 2013 Dec 12;(12):CD004624.