ALiEM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Laboratory Data CT Orbits/Sella w/ IV Contrast : No acute orbital fracture. Tonometry and ocular ultrasound (US) are generally not recommended as you could squeeze more liquid out of the eye or increase the intraocular pressure even more, pushing the iris further out. Visual acuity: able to count fingers. Extraocular movements intact.

Emergency Department 64

Emergency Department Hospitals Academics Fractures 64

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 7, 2017

Point-of-care ultrasound for non-angulated distal forearm fractures in children: test performance characteristics and patient-centered outcomes. Point-of-care ultrasound for non-angulated distal forearm fractures in children: test performance characteristics and patient-centered outcomes. Acad Emerg Med May 2017.

Fractures 40

Fractures Pediatrics Ultrasounds Academics 40

ALiEM

APRIL 14, 2023

Thank you to the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) and the Council of EM Residency Directors (CORD) for jointly sponsoring the AIR Series! More in-depth information regarding the Social Media Index. We are thrilled to partner with both on shaping the future of medical education.

EMS 98

EMS Ultrasounds Academics Fractures 98

ALiEM

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Both bone forearm fracture with dorsal displacement AP. Trick of the trade: getting the last bit of ultrasound gel from the bottle. Academic Life in Emergency Medicine blog. Example: Mason J. Accessed February 20, 2024. CorePendium. Blogs Last Name First Initial. Article Title. Blog Title blog. Date Published. Date Accessed.

Radiology 52

Radiology Radiology Academics Fractures 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In this issue of the Archives , we read a large retrospective study about gastric acid suppression in infancy and the increased risk of fractures. The intriguing finding of this study was the fact that non-fracture injuries increased, which could suggest that another factor (the temperament of the child rather than gastrin or VitB metabolism?)

Pediatrics 111

Pediatrics Fractures Outcomes Research 111

EM Curious

JULY 24, 2015

One of our beloved colleagues from the community has recently declared to us his love of ultrasound guided nerve blocks--a skill that is established in the anesthesia world but is quickly gaining traction in our realm. Academic Emergency Medicine, 20(6), 584–591. Ultrasound-Guided Three-In-One Nerve Block for Femur Fractures.

Fractures 52

Fractures Ultrasounds Emergency Department Dislocations 52

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

MARCH 1, 2016

He sustained a femur fracture, splenic laceration, and blunt head trauma – the so-called Waddell’s triad. Fox et al in Academic Emergency Medicine found a sensitivity of 52%; with a 95% confidence interval [CI] = 31% to 73%. Rib fractures on CXR predict pulmonary contusions. He decompensates and needs blood.

Resuscitation 40

Resuscitation Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Operations 40