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. Shen 2013, Nickerson 2014, Scolaro 2016 ] Singh et al proposed an algorithm to guide treatment.

Soft Tissue Injuries 152

Soft Tissue Injuries Dehydration Fractures Operations 152

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Answer : Extensor tendon laceration Epidemiology: Hand extensor injuries make up >25% of orthopedic soft tissue injuries 2, 3 Common in young men in manual labor Dominant hand more likely to be injured 4 2012 study on 86 patients reported 83% men with a mean age of 34.2 Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013;132(4):560e-566e.

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EMS Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Ultrasounds 78

Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Before definitive management, X-rays of the affected finger should be considered, especially in cases where there is suspicion for a foreign body or clinical concern for associated fracture, osteomyelitis, or necrotizing soft tissue infection [17]. Soft-tissue injuries of the fingertip: methods of evaluation and treatment.

Soft Tissue Injuries 93

Soft Tissue Injuries Emergency Department EMS Fractures 93

EM Guide Wire

MAY 19, 2019

Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 8e New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2016. 2016; 37(4): 146-158. Testing for Abuse in Children With Sentinel Injuries. Sentinel Injuries Subtle Findings of Physical Abuse. Delayed Identification of Pediatric Abuse-Related Fractures. Christian CW.

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Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Emergency Nursing 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

NON-PHARMACOLOGIC TREATMENT The first line of treatment in all pain management is non-pharmacopeia ( Horeczko 2016 ). 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.

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Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40