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 (..)

Dislocations 116

Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Outcomes 116

Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Most commonly caused by fracture or dislocation of vertebrae. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Orenstein JB, Klein BL, Gotschall CS, Ochsenschlager DW, Klatzko MD, Eichelberger MR. Age and outcome in pediatric cervical spine injury: 11-year experience. 5 th Edition. Neurogenic Shock. Updated 2022 Feb 10].

Shock 304

Shock Pediatrics Dislocations Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 304

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 10, 2024

2768 aka the SAVE act (introduced for the 3rd time 9/12/2023) which establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly assaulting or intimidating hospital personnel during the performance of their official duties in a manner that interferes with their performance of the duties or limits their ability to perform the duties. 2663 & S.1176

EKG/ECG 93

EKG/ECG Shock Fractures Dislocations 93

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

As these patients are typically already at a high risk for poor health outcomes, secondary spontaneous PTX is often more serious in presentation and management more complex [11]. Blunt trauma can cause rib fracture or dislocation that may injure the visceral pleura. 10/2/2023 2023;78(Suppl 3):s1-s42. Respir Med. Qatar Med J.

Fractures 96

Fractures COPD Hospitals Emergency Department 96

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Answer : Posterior dislocation of a periprosthetic hip Epidemiology: Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) is the 4 th most common surgical procedures in the United States (2.3% 4 Dislocation is the most common complication after THA occurring at a rate of 0.2-10% 5-7 Dislocation rate as high as 28% in revision THA. 10% of patients.

EMS 98

EMS Dislocations Fractures Operations 98

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%

Dislocations 108

Dislocations Emergency Department Fractures Operations 108

EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

Limb-length discrepancy is not often apparent in pelvic fractures and would be more suggestive of a femoral fracture or dislocation. Accessed on April 15, 2023. Accessed April 15, 2023. Accessed April 29, 2023. Published April 17, 2023. Accessed April 29, 2023. Published April 18, 2023.

Fractures 64

Fractures Resuscitation Operations EMS 64