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

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. 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% 10% of patients.

EMS 98

EMS Dislocations Fractures Operations 98

EB Medicine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Thankfully, fatalities are declining, with just 565 in 2015. Jeff: With your initial stabilization underway, you can begin to gather a more thorough history either from bystanders or EMS if they are still present. Thankfully, fatalities are declining, with just 565 in 2015.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Burns EKG/ECG Shock 40

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. Moreover, we have insufficient knowledge regarding alternative interventions that could have alleviated pain.

Emergency Department 94

Emergency Department Administration Dislocations Hospitals 94

EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

What is the EM physician’s role in the stabilization of unstable pelvic injuries? If a pelvic binder was placed by EMS, inquire whether this was placed empirically or if mechanical pelvic instability was already elicited. link] Published June 23, 2015. How should pelvic fractures be identified in unstable trauma patients?

Fractures 64

Fractures Resuscitation Operations EMS 64

Taming the SRU

MAY 22, 2023

As an EM physician, it is important to have an understanding of the spectrum of ankle injuries and how these are appropriately evaluated. Abnormal neurovascular findings suggest injury to nearby structures (nerves and blood vessels) from dislocations, bony trauma, or increased compartment pressures. 2015 Dec;8(1):76.

Fractures 77

Fractures Dislocations Operations Radiology 77

Taming the SRU

MAY 23, 2023

As an EM physician, it is important to have an understanding of the spectrum of foot injuries and how these are appropriately evaluated. Abnormal neurovascular findings suggest injury to nearby structures (nerves and blood vessels) from dislocations, bony trauma, or increased compartment pressures. 2015 Apr 28]. Int J Emerg Med.

Fractures 57

Fractures Dislocations Operations EMS 57