Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A thorough trauma history and physical exam should be performed including evaluation for bony fracture in the surrounding structures of the face. Elsevier; 2018. Updated 2018 Dec 16]. This is usually caused by blunt trauma and is most commonly seen in wrestlers, mixed martial artists, or boxers. Seventh edition. Stat Pearls.

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Emergency Department Pediatrics Wellness Documentation/Coding 92

RebelEM

MARCH 9, 2023

Klein 2018) Despite the high risk of pathology and decompensation, many patients with presumed alcohol intoxication can be evaluated and discharged without any labs or imaging. Assess for blood in the nares or signs of basal skull fracture, including battle signs, raccoon eyes, or hemotympanum. 2018 Mar;71(3):279-288.

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Psychiatric Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Fractures 52

ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

In our case, the patient had a CT of the head, cervical spine, and chest, abdomen, and pelvis with intravenous contrast demonstrated a C2, C7 compression fracture with significant bowel edema (Figure 4), and was taken to the operating room for left arm disarticulation, left below knee amputation and right above knee amputation. Am J Cardiol.

Burns 52

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PEMBlog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Pediatr Rev May 2018; 39 (5): 247–257. Um, with the first documented epidemic occurring in Paris in 1578. And the mechanical complications can include rib fractures, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and even rectal prolapse due to intense coughing and valsalva. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-.

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Pediatrics PPE Wellness Infectious Diseases 52

EB Medicine

JUNE 6, 2019

Nachi: And as a brief aside, before we continue… Missed appendicitis is one of the three most common causes of emergency medicine malpractice lawsuits - with MI and fractures being the other two. Nachi: Few things are more important prior to discharge of an abdominal pain patient than documenting repeat exams and a PO trial.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

6 Periprosthetic fracture Occurs at an estimated rate of 3.5-4.1%. Posterior – Shortened, adducted, internally rotated 5,6 Anterior – Shortened, abducted, externally rotated 5,6 As with all dislocations, perform and document distal neurovascular exam before and after management. 5 CT if concern for occult fracture.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 10, 2023

This is partly because the hands (including fingers) of children & young people have a tendency to fracture without as much compressive force being applied to the bones when compared with adult hands. The resulting injuries include crush injuries, fractures, avulsions, lacerations and amputations.

Fractures 52

Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Emergency Department Operations 52

EMDocs

JULY 3, 2023

3 Common associated injuries may include skull fractures, intracerebral contusion, cervical spine injuries, and vascular injuries of the head and neck. This neurological evaluation should include assessment and documentation of the GCS, the presence of any neurologic deficits, and an NIHSS. 2018 Mar 5;6:17. Neurocrit Care.

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Seizures Stroke Outcomes EMS 84