RebelEM

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Elbow Dislocation Definition: Disarticulation of the proximal radius & ulna bones from the humerus Epidemiology: Incidence Second most common joint dislocation (after shoulder) in adults Most commonly dislocated joint in children Accounts for 10-25% of all injuries to the elbow ( Cohen 1998 ) Posterolateral is the most common type of dislocation (..)

Dislocations 116

Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Outcomes 116

Cook County EM Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

On point-of-care ocular ultrasound of the affected eye using the linear probe a round, mobile structure was noted in the posterior chamber with an absence of the lens in its typical position, consistent with posterior lens dislocation. In this case, ophthalmology was consulted for lens dislocation. and a sensitivity of 96.8% (2).

Dislocations 52

Dislocations Ultrasounds Fractures Radiology 52

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 5, 2024

We collected data directly from the bedside clinician which enabled us to gather pertinent patient symptoms and physical examination findings that may not be well documented in the medical record, but more accurately identify the child’s injuries.”

Pediatrics 164

Pediatrics Head Injuries Dislocations Research 164

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 22, 2019

You are frustrated that whilst you frantically fill in data in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) from your last consultation, your neighbor is in your waiting room with a dislocated shoulder and you haven’t been able to get to her yet. Is there a better way of working than this way?

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Dislocations Research 52

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 4, 2024

None of the patients in this study went on to require operative drainage Aspiration in the ED can lead be complicated by poor wound healing and/or formation of a fistulous tract Occult Knee Dislocation High likelihood of associated vascular injury with knee dislocations Even if ABI is normal, patient’s with any sign of vascular compromised should undergo (..)

Dislocations 85

Dislocations Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Burns 85

Mind The Bleep

MAY 1, 2024

The aim is to prevent displacement and dislocation/subluxation. If you haven’t already, arrange an XR Important scenarios to consider Major or polytrauma – ensure a proper primary ATLS type survey is completed to assess and manage life-threatening injuries before anything else. Use minimal cotton/padding.

Fractures 52

Fractures Head Injuries Documentation/Coding Dislocations 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Answer : Posterior dislocation of a periprosthetic hip Epidemiology: Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) is the 4 th most common surgical procedures in the United States (2.3% 4 Dislocation is the most common complication after THA occurring at a rate of 0.2-10% 5-7 Dislocation rate as high as 28% in revision THA. 10% of patients.

EMS 98

EMS Dislocations Fractures Operations 98