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 ). Horan, 2006 ] Anatomy of the PTF Joint [ Cunningham, 2019 ] The PTF joint is a synovial joint between the lateral condyle of the tibia and the head of the fibula.

Dislocations 143

Dislocations Fractures Pediatrics EMS 143

Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Most commonly caused by fracture or dislocation of vertebrae. McGraw Hill Education; 2019:104-109 Dave S, DAHLSTROM JJ. McGraw Hill Education; 2019:125-138 Ziu E, Mesfin FB. Pathophysiology Primary injury happens at the time of the traumatic event or shortly after in the high cervical to mid-thoracic spine. 5 th Edition.

Shock 304

Shock Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Dislocations 304

Mount Sinai EM

JANUARY 11, 2023

McGraw Hill; 2019. In: Sherman SC. Simon’s Emergency Orthopedics, 8e. Accessed January 04, 2023. link] Feger J, Knipe H, El-Feky M, Tibiofibular overlap.

Radiology 130

Radiology Radiology Fractures Dislocations 130

Cook County EM Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

The Case: The patient is a 61-year-old male with non-insulin dependent diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease status post CABG in 2019 who presented with blurry vision of the left eye after being hit on the face with a blunt object by his roommate approximately ten days prior to presentation. and a sensitivity of 96.8% (2).

Dislocations 52

Dislocations Ultrasounds Fractures Radiology 52

ALiEM

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The patient reported a history of falls resulting in shoulder, rib, and left hip fractures in the past. Occult femur fracture Occult fractures are defined as fractures that cannot be detected by standard radiographic examination until weeks after the injury either due to lack of displacement or limitations of the imaging study.

Fractures 64

Fractures Dislocations Academics Radiology 64

Pediatric Education

MARCH 17, 2024

If there is any concern for significant trauma including potential fracture, the elbow should be stablized and radiographs obtained, before attempting RHS reduction maneuvers. If there is a fracture or it is unclear if there is a fracture, then the elbow should be stabilized and orthopaedics consulted. had 2 relapses, 4.4%

Dislocations 40

Dislocations Fractures Pediatrics Urgent Care 40

EMDocs

JUNE 21, 2023

Labs do not play a significant role Imaging X-ray : Start with plain films to look for fracture near laceration, intra-articular free air, radiopaque foreign body. US : under studied but not routinely recommended A 2019 study evaluating use of US in cadavers found a sensitivity of 65% and specificity of 75%. 2019 Jun;23(2):59-61.

Soft Tissue Injuries 94

Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Dislocations Radiology 94