Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Most commonly caused by fracture or dislocation of vertebrae. While we may allow permissive hypotension in damage control resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock, in neurogenic shock you should maintain an age-appropriate blood pressure. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. 5 th Edition. Neurogenic Shock.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

4,5 High voltage injuries can throw a victim from the electrical source, lead to falls, and cause forceful tetany with spinal hyperextension injuries or joint dislocations. Treatment for burns should focus on fluid resuscitation as appropriate based on your institution’s burn protocol per Brooke, Parkland, Rule of 10s etc. 2023 Jul 17.

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Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Blunt trauma can cause rib fracture or dislocation that may injure the visceral pleura. Unsuspected tension pneumothorax as a hidden cause of unsuccessful resuscitation. Resuscitation. 10/2/2023 Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; November 28, 2022. Rojas R, Wasserberger J, Balasubramaniam S. Ann Emerg Med.

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Fractures COPD Hospitals Emergency Department 96

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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Dislocations Emergency Department Fractures Operations 108

EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

5 Initial Evaluation The key to the initial resuscitation of the unstable pelvic trauma patient is to rapidly identify and treat the most life-threatening pathology. Limb-length discrepancy is not often apparent in pelvic fractures and would be more suggestive of a femoral fracture or dislocation. Figure 2: Open book pelvic fracture.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 6, 2025

Yasuda M, Amagasa S, Kashiura M, et alDuration of prehospital and in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation and neurological outcome in paediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrestEmergency Medicine Journal 2024;41:742-748. However, there is limited evidence to guide decisions on when to stop resuscitation efforts in this population.

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Dislocations CPR Ultrasounds Resuscitation 59