JournalFeed

OCTOBER 3, 2020

28- Oct 2, 2020. We cover the new ACEP opioid policy statement, PE response teams during COVID-19, a SMART balanced fluid trial spin-off in septic shock, an AHA statement on drug-induced arrhythmia, and use of POCUS for shoulder dislocation. It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of Sept.

Dislocations 52

Dislocations Sepsis Shock 52

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 10, 2024

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. Additionally, ED boarding is a now a larger factor than in 2018.

EKG/ECG 93

EKG/ECG Shock Fractures Dislocations 93

EMDocs

MARCH 30, 2024

Intervertebral disks lie between vertebrae and act as shock absorbers. Fracture-dislocation of the thoracolumbar spine without neurological deficit: a report of two cases and literature review. Published 2020 Jul 29. 2-4 Around 7% of all blunt trauma injuries include the thoracic and lumbar regions. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res.

EMS 104

EMS Fractures Emergency Department Dislocations 104

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Blunt trauma can cause rib fracture or dislocation that may injure the visceral pleura. J Emerg Trauma Shock. Published 2020 Jul 23. Published 2020 Jan 21. doi:10.1183/13993003.03375-2020 Light RW. Published 2020 Mar 16. Unsuspected tension pneumothorax as a hidden cause of unsuccessful resuscitation.

Fractures 96

Fractures COPD Hospitals Emergency Department 96

EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

4 Patients with pelvic fractures are considered unstable when systolic blood pressure < 90mmHg and heart rate >120bpm, or in those with dyspnea, altered mental status, or skin findings of shock. Limb-length discrepancy is not often apparent in pelvic fractures and would be more suggestive of a femoral fracture or dislocation.

Fractures 60

Fractures Resuscitation Operations EMS 60