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Low Risk Intra-Abdominal Trauma: Rebaked Morsel

Pediatric EM Morsels

Cohort of 12,000 children with blunt IAI were prospectively enrolled to determine the number of subjects requiring acute intervention . Incorrect interpretation of the recommendations would lead to a very high number of CT scans.

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Trauma Resuscitation Updates

RebelEM

vs 3U) but no difference in mortality (Study not powered for this outcome) Clinical Take Home Point: The use of vasopressors is controversial and requires a nuanced approach SUMMARY OF MINIMIZING IATROGENIC INJURY RESTORE PERFUSION VOLUME REPLACEMENT Blood Products >>> Crystalloids Holcomb JB et al. Intensive Care Med 2020. [13]

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Unstable Pelvic Trauma Patient: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management

EMDocs

How should pelvic fractures be identified in unstable trauma patients? Pelvic fractures can involve disruptions in any of the bony or ligamentous structures of the pelvic ring. Due to the round shape of the pelvic ring, multiple fractures typically occur concurrently. 2 Vertical shear fractures are also unstable.

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Grand Rounds Recap 5.3.23

Taming the SRU

then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9,