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 103

Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Outcomes 103

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 7, 2023

Evaluating the limping child , though, requires us to ponder not only the common (ex, Toddler’s Fracture ), but also to be vigilant for the severe (ex, Septic Arthritis ). Cunningham, 2018 ] Account for less than 1% of all knee injuries. Plain films may be normal if subluxation is subtle … or may clearly show dislocation.

Dislocations 141

Dislocations Fractures Pediatrics EMS 141

Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Most commonly caused by fracture or dislocation of vertebrae. 2018 Oct;14(2):47-54. Epub 2018 Oct 31. Pathophysiology Primary injury happens at the time of the traumatic event or shortly after in the high cervical to mid-thoracic spine. This leads to descending sympathetic tracts being disrupted. Korean J Neurotrauma.

Shock 300

Shock Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Dislocations 300

EB Medicine

JUNE 1, 2018

Join hosts Jeff Nusbaum, MD, and Nachi Gupta, MD on this episode of EMplify as they take you through the June 2018 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice: Managing Shoulder Injuries in the Emergency Department Fracture, Dislocation, and Overuse. Management of prehospital shoulder dislocation: feasibility and need of reduction.

Dislocations 40

Dislocations Emergency Department Fractures Research 40

Taming the SRU

MAY 22, 2023

Ankle fractures are the third most common fracture in the ED [2] and more than 20,000 patients are seen in the ED for ankle sprains each day [3]. traumatic axial loading with calcaneal fractures, pilons, and vertebral compression fractures) [5]. Gross deformities often suggest fracture or dislocation [Image 2].

Fractures 76

Fractures Dislocations Operations Radiology 76

EMDocs

MARCH 30, 2024

3,4 Risk factors include engaging in high energy activities, consumption of large amounts of alcohol, osteoporosis, and previous thoracic or lumbar fractures. 10 Spinal Fracture Classification 11 There are multiple different classification systems available. Spine fracture. The spinal canal houses the spinal cord. J Emerg Med.

EMS 89

EMS Fractures Emergency Department Dislocations 89

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 10, 2024

Additionally, ED boarding is a now a larger factor than in 2018. Physicians believe the biggest factors contributing to ED violence are a lack of adequate punitive consequences toward the attacker and the absence of adequate protective mechanisms for staff.

EKG/ECG 92

EKG/ECG Shock Fractures Emergency Department 92