The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Many vertebral fractures can be treated non-operatively. The first was published in 2016 and examined papers comparing postop bracing vs. no postop bracing. World Neurosurg 93:221-228, 2016. Post-operative bracing after pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar burst fractures: A cost-effectiveness study.

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Fractures Dislocations Operations Burns 243

Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 4, 2023

Ganss, 2018) There are additional associations with scoliosis, burn injuries, and spinal cord injuries. (Oka, Oka, 2023) A systematic review linked SMA syndrome to the immediate post-operative period after surgery for scoliosis in pediatric patients, and found the mean days to onset of symptoms was 9. 2016: 7809281.

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Pediatrics Burns Operations Ultrasounds 246

ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

Per EMS, the patient was found at the bottom of a high voltage line with diffuse burns and amputation of his left forearm. FIGURE 1: Electrical burns of the patient’s bilateral feet. FIGURE 2: Traumatic amputation and electrical burn of the patient’s left arm. He was intubated by EMS due to the extent of his injuries.

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Burns Fluid Resuscitation EKG/ECG EMS 52

Northwestern EM Blog

MAY 2, 2022

Additionally, many chambers are not operated on nights and weekends, and of those available at off hours, many are unable to accommodate intubated patients. The benefit is thought to be highest when the treatment is performed early (ideally within six hours of exposure), which adds to the logistical burden.

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Burns Poisoning EKG/ECG Operations 52

RebelEM

APRIL 29, 2024

One may speculate that the US-guided CVC placement would have a higher first-pass success rate with fewer complications, however, this may potentially add time to the procedure depending on the operator and institution’s use of ultrasound during emergencies and maintaining sterile technique with the US probe. Resuscitation.

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Resuscitation Administration Emergency Department Hospitals 105

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Neonatal observational scales have been validated in the intensive care and post-operative settings; ED-specific quantitative scales are lacking. CRIES ( Table 1 ) was validated for post-operative patients; to adapt its use for the ED, the most conservative approach is to substitute “preoperative baseline” with normal range for age.

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Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. This finding was not significantly different among operators with different levels of experience, or between adults and children. 2016 Dec;115(6):317-21. 2016 Aug 23;134(8):e113. PMID: 29094869. Brigden ML. Am Fam Physician. PMID: 10524488.

Infectious Diseases 87

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 87