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 107

Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Outcomes 107

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. Orenstein JB, Klein BL, Gotschall CS, Ochsenschlager DW, Klatzko MD, Eichelberger MR. Age and outcome in pediatric cervical spine injury: 11-year experience. This leads to descending sympathetic tracts being disrupted.

Shock 304

Shock Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Dislocations 304

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 10, 2024

Additionally, ED boarding is a now a larger factor than in 2018. Phenobarbital has been proven to be equivalent to benzodiazepines with regard to clinical, pharmacologic and utilization outcomes. The treatment of alcohol withdrawal should be proactive as opposed to reactive with consideration of which patients are at the highest risk.

EKG/ECG 93

EKG/ECG Shock Fractures Dislocations 93

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Answer : Posterior dislocation of a periprosthetic hip Epidemiology: Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) is the 4 th most common surgical procedures in the United States (2.3% 4 Dislocation is the most common complication after THA occurring at a rate of 0.2-10% 5-7 Dislocation rate as high as 28% in revision THA. 10% of patients.

EMS 94

EMS Dislocations Fractures Operations 94

EMDocs

JUNE 21, 2023

Functional outcomes Severe soft tissue injuries and damage to the bony structures => poor functional outcomes. 2018 Jun;39(6):736-740. 2018 Jun;39(6):736-740. Sensitivity of the Saline Load Test for Traumatic Arthrotomy of the Ankle With Ankle Arthroscopy Simulation. Foot Ankle Int. PMID: 29457483. Bohl DD, et al.

Soft Tissue Injuries 88

Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Dislocations Radiology 88

EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

Limb-length discrepancy is not often apparent in pelvic fractures and would be more suggestive of a femoral fracture or dislocation. Management and outcomes of open pelvic fractures: An update. Published October 9, 2018. Figure 2: Open book pelvic fracture. Note the significant diastasis of the pubic symphysis. Radiopaedia.org.

Fractures 60

Fractures Resuscitation Operations EMS 60

Taming the SRU

MAY 22, 2023

Certain injuries carry risks of further injury, injury-related complications, and poor outcomes which are exacerbated if they are inappropriately managed in the ED. Abnormal neurovascular findings suggest injury to nearby structures (nerves and blood vessels) from dislocations, bony trauma, or increased compartment pressures.

Fractures 77

Fractures Dislocations Operations Radiology 77