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

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Still, there are those that believe that FPS is more of a physician-centered endpoint that does not fully reflect important patient-centric outcomes (16). August 12, 2023) Facilitated Intubation: Time to Re-examine an Old Technique With Its Associated Risks Mitigated by New Technology. 2009;301(5):489–499. doi:10.1001/jama.2009.56

Emergency Department 92

Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 92

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 Accessed June 24, 2023. Dec 21, 2022.

EMS 103

EMS Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Ultrasounds 103

Mind The Bleep

JANUARY 24, 2025

CT Angiography: Detailed imaging of arterial injuries. Provides a clear picture of the vascular anatomy and the extent of injury. MRI: Can be used to assess soft tissue injuries, including nerve damage, especially when clinical findings are unclear. It is particularly useful in preoperative planning. Columb, M.

Dislocations 52

Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Infectious Diseases 52