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

Mind The Bleep

AUGUST 18, 2024

If there is no improvement in 6-8 weeks in primary care, an unclear diagnosis, severe dysfunction, a history of trauma, markedly reduced mouth opening, locking of the jaw or recurrent dislocations the patient should be referred to OMFS. TMJ dislocation TMJ dislocation is a common presentation to Emergency Departments.

Dislocations 52

Dislocations Emergency Department 52

EB Medicine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

But this month’s episode is special in its own way - we’ll be tackling Electrical Injuries in the emergency department - from low and high voltage injuries to the more extreme and rare lightning related injuries. Thankfully, fatalities are declining, with just 565 in 2015. Jeff: You’re right. Jeff: You’re right.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Burns EKG/ECG Shock 40

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Answer : Posterior dislocation of a periprosthetic hip Epidemiology: Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) is the 4 th most common surgical procedures in the United States (2.3% 4 Dislocation is the most common complication after THA occurring at a rate of 0.2-10% 5-7 Dislocation rate as high as 28% in revision THA. 10% of patients.

EMS 98

EMS Dislocations Fractures Operations 98

RebelEM

MAY 22, 2023

For instance, while pain resulting from extremity fractures and dislocations can often be relieved after reduction and splinting, abdominal pain poses a more elusive and complex scenario involving multiple contributing factors. The quality of emergency department pain care for older adult patients. 2010;58(11):2122-2128.

Emergency Department 94

Emergency Department Administration Dislocations Hospitals 94

EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

Limb-length discrepancy is not often apparent in pelvic fractures and would be more suggestive of a femoral fracture or dislocation. link] Published June 23, 2015. World J Emerg Surg. Her initial vital signs are blood pressure 76/54 mmHg, heart rate 128 bpm, temperature 37.0˚ Figure 2: Open book pelvic fracture. Radiopaedia.org.

Fractures 64

Fractures Resuscitation Operations EMS 64

Taming the SRU

MAY 22, 2023

Abnormal neurovascular findings suggest injury to nearby structures (nerves and blood vessels) from dislocations, bony trauma, or increased compartment pressures. Gross deformities often suggest fracture or dislocation [Image 2]. Impaired ROM can be indicative of dislocation, ligamentous injury, or intra-articular pathology.

Fractures 77

Fractures Dislocations Operations Radiology 77