The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Many vertebral fractures can be treated non-operatively. So I would like to concentrate on some papers that examined the use of back braces on patients who underwent pedicle screw fixation of their thoracic and/or lumbar spine fractures. Int J Burns Trauma 12(4):168-174, 2022. First, the reviews. NCT03097081.

Fractures 243

Fractures Dislocations Operations Burns 243

ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

Per EMS, the patient was found at the bottom of a high voltage line with diffuse burns and amputation of his left forearm. FIGURE 1: Electrical burns of the patient’s bilateral feet. FIGURE 2: Traumatic amputation and electrical burn of the patient’s left arm. He was intubated by EMS due to the extent of his injuries.

Burns 52

Burns Fluid Resuscitation EKG/ECG EMS 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

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Importance: the medial wall is thin and most easily fractured. Bony orbit Seven bones form the lateral and medial walls, orbital roof and floor. Sight Threatening Conditions in the Emergency Department Open globe injury Key signs without needing a slit lamp: Prolapse of intraocular contents (e.g.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Dislocations Burns Fractures 52

EB Medicine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Nachi: Each year, in the US, approximately 10,000 patients present with electrical burns or shocks. You’re probably familiar with this concept when you see high voltages arcing through the air without direct contact with the actual electrical source, leading to diffuse burns. Most electrical injuries present with burns to the skin.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Burns EKG/ECG Shock 40