Pediatric EM Morsels

JUNE 16, 2023

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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Soft Tissue Injuries Dehydration Fractures Operations 152

Cook County EM Blog

MAY 26, 2022

This displacement pattern can result in catastrophic secondary soft tissue injury overlying the fracture as the tongue fragment leads to increased pressure of the soft tissue, in turn compromising its blood supply. 2013 Jul;31(7):1151.e3-4. Epub 2013 Apr 10. Am J Emerg Med. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2013.02.029.

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Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries 52

Northwestern EM Blog

APRIL 25, 2022

What are the next best steps for evaluation and treatment of his injury? Figure 1: Knee laceration Background Traumatic arthrotomy is defined as a soft tissue injury over a joint that penetrates the joint space. Reporting 10/10 pain over the laceration.

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Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Sepsis Documentation/Coding 52

EM Guide Wire

MAY 19, 2019

Sentinel Injuries in Infants Evaluate for Child Physical Abuse. 2013; 131(4): 701-107. Delayed Identification of Pediatric Abuse-Related Fractures. PEDIATRICS. 2009; 125 (1): 60-66. Sheets LK, Leach ME, Koszewski IJ, et al. PEDIATRICS. Teeuw AH, Derkx BHF, Koster WA, et al. Detection of child abuse and neglect in the emergency room.

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Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Emergency Nursing 40

EMDocs

JUNE 21, 2023

Functional outcomes Severe soft tissue injuries and damage to the bony structures => poor functional outcomes. A 2013 study found a sensitivity of ~47% for TA of the knee using plain radiographs. 2013 Sep;27(9):509-14. While suggestive of TA, not sensitive or specific. Konda SR, et al. J Orthop Trauma.

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Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Dislocations Radiology 69

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

The FPS-R uses more neutral and realistic faces and, unlike the Wong Baker scale, does not use smiling or crying faces to anchor the extremes of pain ( Tsze 2013 ). Ibuprofen may be more effective than acetaminophen (paracetamol) for odontogenic pain ( Bailey 2013 ). Author’s advice: take codeine off your formulary.

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Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Reduced Tissue Manipulation: With video laryngoscopy, less force is required to achieve proper visualization, reducing the risk of activating the gag reflex, dental trauma, soft tissue injury, and bleeding during intubation attempts (25). Resuscitation 2013; 84(11): 1500 – 4. 2013): 71-78. Sakles, John C.,

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Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Operations Airway Management 66