RebelEM

APRIL 29, 2024

One may speculate that the US-guided CVC placement would have a higher first-pass success rate with fewer complications, however, this may potentially add time to the procedure depending on the operator and institution’s use of ultrasound during emergencies and maintaining sterile technique with the US probe. Resusc Plus. Resuscitation.

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Taming the SRU

JANUARY 29, 2024

Notable Diagnostics CBC : unremarkable, BMP : unremarkable X-ray imaging of the left hand, wrist, and forearm: chronic degenerative changes without acute fracture or bony abnormality. 2021 Oct;76:601.e7-601.e11. Epub 2021 Jun 25. 2021 Jun;36(5):392-400. The remainder of the physical examination is unremarkable.

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Emergency Department Fractures Hospitals Operations 91

EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

How should pelvic fractures be identified in unstable trauma patients? Pelvic fractures can involve disruptions in any of the bony or ligamentous structures of the pelvic ring. Due to the round shape of the pelvic ring, multiple fractures typically occur concurrently. 2 Vertical shear fractures are also unstable.

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Northwestern EM Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Physical examination should always include an attempt to ambulate the child unless there is an obvious contraindication noted immediately (eg open fracture). Management is orthopedic consultation for operative stabilization [12]. 2021, Dec 20). Strength and range of motion of both lower extremities should also be examined [2].

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Taming the SRU

MARCH 14, 2023

Obtain shunt imaging (“shunt series,” CTH non-con) Shunt series shows no migration of the shunt catheters or fractures of the tubing. Ultimately, definitive management is in the operating room with revision or replacement of the VP shunt. CTH demonstrates acute hydrocephalus despite the presence of a VP shunt. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo).

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Seizures Emergency Department Pediatrics Critical Access 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Ben has a possible skull fracture and has been intubated, but his oxygen requirement is minimal. Awake fiberoptic intubation where the patient consents, co-operative AND the airway is prepared with local anaesthesia. 2021 May;77(5):532-544. Epub 2021 Jan 21. His name is Ben. While waiting, another call comes in.

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Airway Management Emergency Department Resuscitation Psychiatric 135

PHEM Cast

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

secondary to fire or other hazard) These principles have been adopted by national level stakeholders in the UK are being incorporated into national clinical and operational guidance which will reduce entrapment time and may demonstrate morbidity and mortality reductions. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Medicine 29 , 17 (2021). Nutbeam, T.

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Fractures Operations Outcomes Academics 52

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

This finding was not significantly different among operators with different levels of experience, or between adults and children. 2021; 93: 4358–4369. 2021 Jan;25(1):466-479. Identifying serious causes of back pain: cancer, infection, fracture. Epub 2021 Oct 1. J Med Virol. Medicine (Baltimore). doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000023315.

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Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 86

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. No bone is exposed.

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Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Emergency Department Operations 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

2021) found that the top 5 reasons for ordering a CTA head/neck were suspected stroke, neurologic problem, dizziness, headache with new/concerning symptoms, and altered mental status. 23 BCVI should be suspected with any high-energy trauma or any fractures of the maxilla or mandible. RadioGraphics 2021, 41 (3), E81-E89.

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