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

The Trauma Pro

JULY 28, 2023

As a followup to my hip dislocation post on Tuesday, here is a short 5 minute video that goes through the entire process of reducing hip dislocations. Originally shown at Trauma Education: The Next Generation 2013 in St. There are lots of little tips and tricks. Paul MN

Dislocations 130

Dislocations 130

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 30, 2023

While your ED evaluation, computed tomography (CT) imaging of her head and spine demonstrated no traumatic injury and an x-ray of her pelvis showed no fracture or dislocation, she was unable to bear weight due to her hip pain, so you ordered a CT to further evaluate for occult fracture.

Hospitals 111

Hospitals Emergency Department Fractures Dislocations 111

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

If not, assume a fracture-dislocation. 2013 Mar; 95(2): e36–e37. 2013 Jun; 7(3): 225–233. The radiocapetellar line runs along the radial neck through the radial head and should line up nicely with the capitellum. Volkmann’s contracture of the forearm due to an insect bite: a case report and review of the literature.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Fractures Dislocations Radiology 52

EMDocs

JULY 11, 2023

A 2013 study found oral mucosal and head bleeding due to injury were most common in those < 6 months. Fractures and dislocations are indications for full dose factor replacement. 2013 Dec;163(6):1781-3. Other presenting bleeds were post-circumcision (27%) and heel-stick bleeds (17%). What medications should be avoided?

Head Injuries 75

Head Injuries Pediatrics Dislocations CDC 75

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Accessed on 14.09.22 <[link] Kanski and Bowling (2013) Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology, Third Edition Kaur et al. 2013) Traumatic Eye Injury Management Principles for the Prehospital Setting. This is commonly seen in open globe injury. Serrano et al. tetracaine or 0.5% MSD Manual Customer Version. < 2020) Red Eye.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Dislocations Burns Fractures 52

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? P., & Liebmann, O.

Fractures 52

Fractures Ultrasounds Emergency Department Dislocations 52