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 ). Mechanism of dislocation : [ Horan, 2006 ] Typically, the injury occurs when: The Knee is in Flexion and The Foot is rotated and plantar flexed.

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Dislocations Fractures Pediatrics EMS 143

ALiEM

AUGUST 7, 2023

Sternoclavicular (SC) joint dislocation SC joint dislocation can occur with anterior or posterior displacement of the medial clavicular head. Anterior dislocations are mostly caused by medial impact to the lateral shoulder. Anterior dislocations are more common and generally regarded as less serious.

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Dislocations Fractures Academics Emergency Department 98

Cook County EM Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

On point-of-care ocular ultrasound of the affected eye using the linear probe a round, mobile structure was noted in the posterior chamber with an absence of the lens in its typical position, consistent with posterior lens dislocation. In this case, ophthalmology was consulted for lens dislocation. and a sensitivity of 96.8% (2).

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Dislocations Ultrasounds Fractures Radiology 52

RebelEM

JANUARY 30, 2023

Background: Many clinicians have transitioned from procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) in favor of intra-articular lidocaine (IAL) to manage anterior shoulder dislocation. PMID: 36181665 Clinical Question: In patients with acute anterior shoulder dislocations, how does IAL compare to PSA for closed reduction?

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Dislocations Emergency Department Outcomes Research 58

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 10, 2024

(ACEP, 2022 available at [link] ) In 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that health care workers make up for more than three quarters of all workplace violence nationwide, and are almost four times more likely to suffer a serious injury from workplace violence than workers in any other workplace setting Rates of violence against healthcare (..)

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EKG/ECG Shock Fractures Dislocations 93

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Blunt trauma can cause rib fracture or dislocation that may injure the visceral pleura. PPV, rib fractures, and decreased GCS were predictive of conservative management failure [23]. Published 2021 Jun 24. 89% of patients with PTX under this cutoff were successfully observed. Respir Med. 1998;92(5):757-761. Eur Respir J.

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Fractures COPD Hospitals Emergency Department 96

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Importance: the medial wall is thin and most easily fractured. 2021) Hyphema. 2021) Ocular trauma: acute evaluation, cataract, glaucoma. Bony orbit Seven bones form the lateral and medial walls, orbital roof and floor. Serrano et al. tetracaine or 0.5% Accessed on 27.09.22 < [link] > Lippincott. Moran Core.

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Emergency Department Dislocations Burns Fractures 52