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2268 Thoracic wall regional blocks: safe and effective approach to analgesia for rib fractures in ED

Emergency Medicine Journal

Aims and Objectives Rib fractures account for over 15% of all trauma attendances in the Emergency Department. Among patients with multiple rib fractures, the mortality rate can reach a staggering 33%, and this risk doubles for individuals above the age of 65. ED Physicians are already well-versed in the use of ultrasound.

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Annals of B Pod: Anti-Xa Overdose

Taming the SRU

HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS A female in her 30s arrives to the emergency department via emergency medical services. She arrives in the emergency department agitated and unable to answer questions appropriately. The patient is agitated on a backboard with C-collar in place.

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Grand Rounds Recap 8.16.23

Taming the SRU

These were adult trauma patients with compromised vitals, clinical suspicion for life-threatening injuries, and/or presence of a severe injury Negative study for this primary outcome, but potentially an under-powered study Also, study involved mortality of all trauma patients, lumping together patients with polytrauma and those with TBI’s Secondary (..)

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