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Grand Rounds Recap 7.31.24

Taming the SRU

Can present in a delayed fashion, does not always occur immediately after pacemaker placement Delayed presentations present with signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade in two-thirds of cases Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair is usually indicated when aortic diameter is >5.5

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

EMDocs

Her initial vital signs are blood pressure 76/54 mmHg, heart rate 128 bpm, temperature 37.0˚ What is the EM physician’s role in the stabilization of unstable pelvic injuries? If a pelvic binder was placed by EMS, inquire whether this was placed empirically or if mechanical pelvic instability was already elicited.