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Best of AAST 2023 #2: Immediate Postoperative Prosthesis

The Trauma Pro

Unfortunately, losing any limb has a significant psychological impact on our patients’ physical and mental well-being. It does take some extra effort to apply a well-fitted early prosthesis. The prosthesis must be easy to remove for wound care and protect the stump from injury while weight-bearing.

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An Insight into Mountain Rescue Teams (MRTs)

Mind The Bleep

What illnesses or injuries do we see? Official statistics from 2023 from SMR tell us the majority of our callouts are trauma, with lower leg and ankle injuries accounting for 57% of callouts. On the severest end of the spectrum, polytrauma was encountered in 7%, and concerns over a spinal injury in 7%.

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Beyond Ketamine: When to use Facilitated Intubation in the ED

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They increase the risks of hypoxia and acidosis during the apneic period as well as hypotension and hypoperfusion caused by the abrupt transition from negative-pressure to positive-pressure ventilation (10). The ramped position helps displace these soft tissues anteriorly, reducing the risk of obstruction during laryngoscopy.

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EM@3AM: Extensor Tendon Laceration

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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.

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Upper Limb Arterial and Nerve Injuries: An Introductory Guide

Mind The Bleep

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.