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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

Don't Forget the Bubbles

How common do you think domestic violence is in adolescent relationships, and is this injury mechanism significant? Don’t Forget the Bubbles, 2018. What are the red flags to cover while assessing Ana to determine the risk profile of this injury? Is any further investigation indicated based on the above information?

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SGEM Xtra: Catch of the Day – CAEP19

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

She has an interest in the Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Program. BMJ Dec 2018 * Feld et al. Pediatrics Dec 2018 * Frey et al. In her spare time, she embarks on outdoor adventures with her family. Dr. Gauri Ghate is an Emergency Physician in London, Ontario.

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Hand Examination & Pathology

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Photo: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2018 The fingertip can be divided into 3 (Allen) zones. Consideration and also time to gain rapport to sensitively discuss any potential gang violence, domestic violence or associated concerns in relation to child exploitation should also be given. Anatomy of the fingertip.

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Pediatric Gender Medicine -

Sensible Medicine

24% experience severe domestic violence (the national average is 18%). This month, my reporting revealed that since 2018, the policy at Boston Children’s Hospital has been to provide kids a single two-hour assessment appointment. They are unemployed at double the rate of the general population.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

EMDocs

Notably, 61 out of 200 female refugees report experiences of sexual and gender-based violence, including domestic violence (24%) and rape (19%), which leave enduring psychological scars. doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2018-001114 Okesanya OJ, Olatunji GD, Kokori E, et al. Published online January 30, 2018. BMJ Glob Health.