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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

Don't Forget the Bubbles

According to the latest figures (2022), there were approximately 6,000 recorded offences where a child was a victim of violence, including physical assault, sexual abuse, and homicide. How common do you think domestic violence is in adolescent relationships, and is this injury mechanism significant?

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SGEM Xtra: How To Save A Life – Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in the Emergency Department

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: November 19th, 2022 Reference: Khatib N, and Sampsel K. Intimate partner violence (IPV) in the Emergency Department (ED). 2022 Nov Guest Skeptics: Dr. Nour Khatib is an emergency physician in Toronto working in community sites Markham Stouffville Hospital and Lakeridge health. This is an SGEM Xtra episode.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

EMDocs

Background: Refugees on the Rise As of 2022, it was estimated that there were 35.3 These patients suffer from untreated physical injuries, including gunshot wounds, shrapnel, accidents, envenomations, sequelae of physical or sexual assault, and heat exhaustion/heat stroke. Global Trends Report 2022. Accessed May 25, 2022.