RebelEM

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Elbow Dislocation Definition: Disarticulation of the proximal radius & ulna bones from the humerus Epidemiology: Incidence Second most common joint dislocation (after shoulder) in adults Most commonly dislocated joint in children Accounts for 10-25% of all injuries to the elbow ( Cohen 1998 ) Posterolateral is the most common type of dislocation (..)

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Taming the SRU

MARCH 11, 2024

Acute knee dislocations are rare orthopedic injuries that have high morbidity and need to be recognized quickly by the emergency physician; if unrecognized or inadequately treated, these injuries can lead to vascular and limb compromise (1,2). Knee dislocations make up less than 0.5% Knee dislocations make up less than 0.5%

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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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EMDocs

MAY 27, 2023

Source A Systematic Review With Pairwise and Network Meta-analysis of Closed Reduction Methods for Anterior Shoulder Dislocation. 81,4 (2023): 453-465. 2023 Feb 8;S0140-6736(22)02600-9. Source The SQuID Protocol (Subcutaneous Insulin in Diabetic Ketoacidosis): Impacts on ED Operational Metrics. 2023 Feb 12.

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Broome Docs

APRIL 30, 2024

A new technique for reduction of a posteriorly dislocated hip joint. 2023 Feb 8:S0735-6757(23)00066-9. 2023 Mar 6;5(3):e0855. Video Laryngoscopy vs Direct Laryngoscopy for Endotracheal Intubation in the Operating Room: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial. 2023 Aug 17;389(7):e12. Epub 2023 Aug 12.

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Poisoning Dislocations Operations Ultrasounds 70

Taming the SRU

MAY 23, 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. Impaired ROM can be indicative of dislocation, ligamentous injury, or intra-articular pathology. Radiopaedia.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 25, 2023

Date: March 22, 2023 Reference: Hilsden et al. Date: March 22, 2023 Reference: Hilsden et al. Do they need surgery, an ERCP or just analgesia and non-operative care? Point of care biliary ultrasound in the emergency department (BUSED) predicts final surgical management decisions. He is also now a fully-fledged “sonologist”.

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Ultrasounds Emergency Department Dislocations Radiology 52