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

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 95

Soft Tissue Injuries Emergency Department EMS Fractures 95

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. Emerg Med Australas.

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