Pediatric EM Morsels

APRIL 19, 2024

Yes, we’re talking about your clavicular , proximal humeral, supracondylar, lateral condylar , scaphoid and metacarpal fractures. Today, we want to focus on a couple of our good friends, buckle and greenstick forearm fractures. Pediatric patients have unique bony anatomy and physiology compared to the skeletally mature.

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Fractures Pediatrics Best Practices Outcomes 290

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

His CT scan showed extensive cranial fractures, traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage, and intraparenchymal haemorrhage. Targeted temperature control following traumatic brain injury: ESICM/NACCS best practice consensus recommendations. A 12-year-old boy presents with a significant head injury following a road traffic accident.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Pediatrics Outcomes Resuscitation 117

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this comprehensive Elder and Domestic Violence Abuse Reporting course, participants will learn about the different types of abuse, mandatory reporting laws, and best practices for supporting victims. This type of abuse can manifest as bruises, cuts, fractures, or even more subtle injuries that may be easily overlooked.

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Domestic Violence Elder Abuse Best Practices Fractures 52

PEMBlog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Below are key considerations based on current best practices. Orthopedic Risks: Watch for Fat Embolism DMD patients are prone to fat embolisms following fractures due to the fatty infiltration of their bone marrow. Steroid Use and Ambulation Steroids are a mainstay in DMD management, typically starting around ages 3 to 4.

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Emergency Department Fractures Best Practices Documentation/Coding 52

The Injectable Orange

APRIL 4, 2017

In the consistent form of Injectable Orange we have a not so hidden curriculum – critical appraisal and evidence based practice. The x-ray of her left shoulder is negative for any fracture. An appropriate physical exam is performed and reveals an isolated left shoulder injury.

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Emergency Department Evidence-Based Practice Academics Documentation/Coding 52

Taming the SRU

MARCH 17, 2023

mepivacaine (1-3 h) 1% lidocaine +/- epi (2-3h) 0.25% bupivacaine (2-3 h) 0.25-0.5%

Seizures 40

Seizures Fractures Burns Pediatrics 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Some are simple comfort measures such as splinting (fracture or sprain), applying cold (acute soft tissue injury) or heat (non-traumatic, non-specific pain), or other targeted non-pharmacology. Long-bone injuries Fracture pain should be addressed immediately with splinting and analgesia. Am J Emerg Med. 2015 Jun;33(6):791-5.

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Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40