RebelEM

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

2022 Aug 2. Elbow Dislocations in the Emergency Department: A Review of Reduction Techniques. J Emerg Med. Commentary on an article by Marc Schnetzke, MD, et al.: “Determination of Elbow Laxity in a Sequential Soft-Tissue Injury Model. Acute elbow dislocation: evaluation and management.

Dislocations 116

Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Outcomes 116

Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

These patients may be discharged with close outpatient follow-up, and should be instructed to return to the Emergency Department if they develop worsening and/or spreading pain and swelling, as this may be indicative of an infectious process. Tintinalli’s emergency medicine: A comprehensive study guide (Ninth edition.).

Soft Tissue Injuries 95

Soft Tissue Injuries Emergency Department EMS Fractures 95

Mind The Bleep

AUGUST 18, 2024

Facial trauma commonly presents in Emergency Departments and in primary care. Due to the proximity to vital structures, it is essential to be able to assess these injuries appropriately and escalate accordingly. More advanced facial trauma will be redirected to major trauma centres. Goodson, A.M., Payne, K.F., Tahim, A.S.

Fractures 91

Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 91

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Answer : Extensor tendon laceration Epidemiology: Hand extensor injuries make up >25% of orthopedic soft tissue injuries 2, 3 Common in young men in manual labor Dominant hand more likely to be injured 4 2012 study on 86 patients reported 83% men with a mean age of 34.2 Open extensor tendon injuries.

EMS 104

EMS Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Ultrasounds 104