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 (..)

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Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Outcomes 103

Mind The Bleep

AUGUST 18, 2024

Patients with orbital fractures will present with swelling and periorbital bruising. Examination of possible orbital floor fracture: Presence of proptosis/exophthalmos, enophthalmos or hypoglobus Visual acuity in both eyes Check eye movements Presence of diplopia and in which gaze? This normally resolves once the swelling improves.

Fractures 91

Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 91

EM Guide Wire

MAY 19, 2019

2015; 135 (5): e1337-e1354. Testing for Abuse in Children With Sentinel Injuries. 2015; 136(5): 831-838. Sentinel Injuries Subtle Findings of Physical Abuse. Sentinel Injuries Subtle Findings of Physical Abuse. Delayed Identification of Pediatric Abuse-Related Fractures. PEDIATRICS. Pediatrics in Review.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Emergency Nursing 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Some are simple comfort measures such as splinting (fracture or sprain), applying cold (acute soft tissue injury) or heat (non-traumatic, non-specific pain), or other targeted non-pharmacology. Long-bone injuries Fracture pain should be addressed immediately with splinting and analgesia.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

Mind The Bleep

JANUARY 24, 2025

Aetiology Understanding the aetiology of arterial and nerve injury can aid your examination and patient management. Consider the following causes: Trauma Penetrating injuries (e.g. Upper limb fractures and dislocations can lead to associated arterial and nerve damage. CT Angiography: Detailed imaging of arterial injuries.

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Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Infectious Diseases 52