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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

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2023 Mar-Apr;21(2):172-179. 2: Can We Predict Occult Scaphoid Fracture on Exam? Spoon Feed In a meta-analysis of 1,685 patients with suspected scaphoid fracture after negative plain radiographs, no clinical feature adequately rules out occult fracture. Source Which clinical features best predict occult scaphoid fractures?

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Morel-Lavallée Lesion in Children

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Sometimes this can be used to our advantage, like when we need to give subcutaneous fluids to a dehydrated patient without an IV, or when we need to give SQ medications for things like Sulfonylurea overdose , Hereditary Angioedema , or DVTs. Available at: [link] (Accessed: 12 June 2023). Available at: [link] (Accessed: 12 June 2023).

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EQUAL: a Straightforward Approach To Caring for Disabled Patients

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Oftentimes, it can be an indication of pain, infection, distress, anxiety, dehydration, or the first sign of sepsis. Accessed October 10, 2023. One commonly used example is tachycardia. Earle is a third-year emergency medicine resident at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Mass. References Disability and health overview.

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EM@3AM: Crush Injury

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Accessed February 3, 2023. Accessed 21 February 2023. Accessed 15 August 2023. The incidence of a similar condition, traumatic rhabdomyolysis, is estimated to be around 0.074%. The incidence of a similar condition, traumatic rhabdomyolysis, is estimated to be around 0.074%. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 1994;9(6):637-641.

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – July ’23

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2023 Jun;38(6):1733-1751. 2023 May 16;28(3):172-183. 2023 Jun 6;28(4):205-251. 2023 Jun 6;28(4):252-266. 2023 Jun 1;177(6):559-560. Original clinical studies Distribution and pattern of hand fractures in children and adolescents. 2023 Jun;182(6):2785-2792. 2023 May 16;28(3):184-202. 2023 Jun 1.

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Pain Management of Common Chief Complaints in the ED

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Costochondritis, rib fractures, and pericarditis are common causes of chest pain that can be treated with multimodal regimens. 7 Rib and Sternal Fractures: Rib fractures are often caused by blunt chest trauma. Up to two-thirds of rib fractures are missed on initial chest radiographs. Most cases abate by one year.

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Caring for children after a kidney transplant

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Inadequate fluid consumption, combined with factors like hot weather or strenuous physical activity, can lead to gradual dehydration with cumulative effects. Kidney transplant recipients have a higher risk of fractures. Kidney transplant recipients are at higher risk of rickets and fractures. (13) Any history of injury?