Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) for shoulder dislocations and reductions in the emergency department: a diagnostic randomised control trial (RCT). 39, 655–661 (2022). BACKGROUND Shoulder injury and dislocations are common reasons for patients to present to the emergency department (ED) for evaluation.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Date: October 27th, 2022 Reference: Hayashi et al. Comparative efficacy of sedation or analgesia methods for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Date: October 27th, 2022 Reference: Hayashi et al. This makes it very useful and very susceptible being dislocated.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 25, 2023

Point of care biliary ultrasound in the emergency department (BUSED) predicts final surgical management decisions. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2022 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Casey Parker is a Rural Generalist that includes in his practice emergency medicine, anesthesia, and critical care. Date: March 22, 2023 Reference: Hilsden et al.

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Taming the SRU

JANUARY 10, 2024

R4 Case Follow-up: SCAD WITH dr. Martella Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is a diagnosis confirmed via imaging: Coronary Angiography, Optical Coherence Tomography, Intravascular Ultrasound Therefore, treatment in the ED is the same as atherosclerotic ACS: ASA, heparin gtt and possible statin.

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Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Blunt trauma can cause rib fracture or dislocation that may injure the visceral pleura. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; November 28, 2022. Accuracy of Ultrasound in Diagnosis of Pneumothorax: A Comparison between Neonates and Adults-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. Respir Med.

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EMDocs

JUNE 21, 2023

2022 Jan 21;54:41-45. Can Ultrasound Identify Traumatic Knee Arthrotomy in a Cadaveric Model? Antibiotics should be administered to all suspected cases of TA. References: Colmer HG 4th, et al. High risk and low prevalence diseases: Traumatic arthrotomy. Am J Emerg Med. PMID: 35121477. Voit GA, et al. J Bone Joint Surg Br. J Emerg Med.

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Taming the SRU

MAY 22, 2023

Abnormal neurovascular findings suggest injury to nearby structures (nerves and blood vessels) from dislocations, bony trauma, or increased compartment pressures. Gross deformities often suggest fracture or dislocation [Image 2]. Impaired ROM can be indicative of dislocation, ligamentous injury, or intra-articular pathology.

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