The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 28, 2020

Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography to Diagnose Dislocated Shoulders: A ProspectiveCohort. Ann Emerg Med Feb 2020 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Tony Zitek is an Emergency Medicine physician in Miami, Florida. Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography to Diagnose Dislocated Shoulders: A ProspectiveCohort.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Overnight stay in the emergency department and mortality in older patients, JAMA Intern Med 2023 Date: December 18, 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Chris Carpenter, Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine at Mayo Clinic. Reference: Roussel et al. Case: An 85-year-old patient (Ms. Reference: Roussel et al. Case: An 85-year-old patient (Ms.

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Emergency Medicine Journal

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Clinical introduction A 46-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with right elbow pain after falling down on an outstretched hand while descending the stairs. Radial head dislocation in adults with no other associated injuries is very rare and mostly posterior. Plain radiographs were obtained ( figure 1 ).

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Taming the SRU

MARCH 11, 2024

Acute knee dislocations are rare orthopedic injuries that have high morbidity and need to be recognized quickly by the emergency physician; if unrecognized or inadequately treated, these injuries can lead to vascular and limb compromise (1,2). Knee dislocations make up less than 0.5% Knee dislocations make up less than 0.5%

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Comparative efficacy of sedation or analgesia methods for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Comparative efficacy of sedation or analgesia methods for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocation: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

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Taming the SRU

AUGUST 4, 2024

to teach you and your learner something new on shift skin adhesives WITH dr. hill Dermabond is a polymer (octyl cyanoacrylate) that can be used to repair lacerations in the Emergency Department faster than sutures, allowing the ED physician to be more efficient.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 25, 2023

Point of care biliary ultrasound in the emergency department (BUSED) predicts final surgical management decisions. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2022 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Casey Parker is a Rural Generalist that includes in his practice emergency medicine, anesthesia, and critical care. Date: March 22, 2023 Reference: Hilsden et al.

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Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) for shoulder dislocations and reductions in the emergency department: a diagnostic randomised control trial (RCT). BACKGROUND Shoulder injury and dislocations are common reasons for patients to present to the emergency department (ED) for evaluation.

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EM Curious

JULY 11, 2015

His x-ray imaging is seen below: View fullsize View fullsize Click on images above to enlarge Diagnosis: Volar Lunate Dislocation Lunate dislocation is an uncommon traumatic wrist injury that is often a result of high energy trauma from loading of a dorsiflexed wrist along with forced ulnar deviation (i.e Emergency Orthopedics 7th Ed.

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Taming the SRU

MAY 22, 2023

Abnormal neurovascular findings suggest injury to nearby structures (nerves and blood vessels) from dislocations, bony trauma, or increased compartment pressures. Gross deformities often suggest fracture or dislocation [Image 2]. Impaired ROM can be indicative of dislocation, ligamentous injury, or intra-articular pathology.

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Taming the SRU

MAY 23, 2023

Abnormal neurovascular findings suggest injury to nearby structures (nerves and blood vessels) from dislocations, bony trauma, or increased compartment pressures. Gross deformities often suggest fracture or dislocation. Impaired ROM can be indicative of dislocation, ligamentous injury, or intra-articular pathology. 2015 Apr 28].

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Pediatric Education

MARCH 17, 2024

A review of the reduction methods for RHS can be found here Unfortunately, the elbow is the most commonly dislocated joint and can have chronic instability although this is usually due to more significant trauma. J Emerg Med. Radial head subluxation in pediatric clinics and emergency departments in China.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 15, 2024

A 20-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) directly from the scene of a fall from a bicycle, where he lost balance and landed on his outstretched hand. There is a spectrum of DRUJ injuries from minor sprain to subluxation to dislocation. He complains of pain both in the palm of his hand and in the wrist.

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EMDocs

MARCH 30, 2024

Answer : Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Trauma Epidemiology: Approximately half of the vertebral injuries that are seen in the emergency department are thoracic and lumbar injuries. A 27-year-old man was brought into the emergency department via EMS after being stabbed. J Emerg Med. Diagnosis includes imaging.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 22, 2019

Date: March 20th, 2019 Guest Skeptic: Dr.Katie Walker is an emergency physician in Melbourne, Australia. Case: The emergency department is backing up. Your medical team is great, but you […] The post SGEM#250: Scribes – I Want to Break Free (from the EMR) first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 15, 2023

On arrival to the emergency department (ED) she was awake and breathing with stridor. They were called to the scene to find her with a blood pressure of 135/85, pulse of 110 beats per minute, and respiratory rate of 26 per minute. The major injury was to her face and neck, with lacerations and bites to her legs.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

A 44 year-old male with unknown past medical history came by emergency medical services (EMS) to the emergency department (ED) for an electrical injury and fall from a high voltage electrical pole. Electrical injuries in the emergency department: an evidence-based review. Emerg Med Pract.

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Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Sight Threatening Conditions in the Emergency Department Open globe injury Key signs without needing a slit lamp: Prolapse of intraocular contents (e.g. Sight Threatening Conditions in the Emergency Department Open globe injury Key signs without needing a slit lamp: Prolapse of intraocular contents (e.g. UpToDate. <

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EM Curious

MAY 6, 2015

IS IT TIME TO START USING THE HEART PATHWAY IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT? ROCKET LAUNCHER- A NOVEL TECHNIQUE FOR POSTERIOR HIP DISLOCATION [ARTICLE]: The EMA Journal reviews literature regarding techniques for posterior hip dislocation and proposes a new approach that you may find useful. Read on here @ Rebel EM.

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Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Consider starting more goals of care discussions in the emergency department, not just for patients who are actively dying. Consider alternative pathways that can facilitate a quicker disposition such as utilizing CCTAs for chest pain patients. The intensity of the care plan while inpatient tends to follow that started in the ED.

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Pediatrics Ultrasounds Fractures Wellness 70

EM Curious

JULY 24, 2015

Maybe it's dislocated? A Comparison of Ultrasound-guided Three-in-one Femoral Nerve Block Versus Parenteral Opioids Alone for Analgesia in Emergency Department Patients With Hip Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Academic Emergency Medicine, 20(6), 584–591. Pediatric Emergency Care,30(4), 227–229.

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EMDocs

JULY 11, 2023

Fractures and dislocations are indications for full dose factor replacement. PMID: 7382250 MASAC Document 257 – Guidelines for Emergency Department Management of Individuals with Hemophilia and Other Bleeding Disorders. If LP is absolutely necessary, pretreat with clotting factors and speak with hematology. PMID: 23968747.

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Head Injuries Pediatrics Dislocations CDC 62

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

This post aims to broadly cover the types of PTX, the diagnostic modalities available, and the ideal management by PTX type in the Emergency Department. Blunt trauma can cause rib fracture or dislocation that may injure the visceral pleura. Ann Emerg Med. Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med. J Trauma Acute Care Surg.

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EM Curious

JULY 10, 2015

INTRODUCTION Evaluation of the shoulder with ultrasound may appear like a daunting task in the emergency department, however with a strong understanding of the anatomy and an organized approach, the technique will rapidly become more within your realm of comfort. The infraspinatus tendon will run just superior to these structures.

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ACEP Now

AUGUST 15, 2023

When I fracture-dislocated my ankle on Mount Rainier, there was no one to do the emergency reduction; so, aided by a rush of endorphins and the lack of swelling, I did it myself. Dr. Schwam was previously the director of quality assurance for the emergency department at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, Mass.,

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Hospitals Documentation/Coding Fractures Dislocations 52

EB Medicine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

But this month’s episode is special in its own way - we’ll be tackling Electrical Injuries in the emergency department - from low and high voltage injuries to the more extreme and rare lightning related injuries. Jeff: Let’s move on to evaluation in the emergency department. Jeff: You’re right. Jeff: You’re right.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 5, 2024

PECARN prediction rule for cervical spine imaging of children presenting to the emergency department with blunt trauma: a multicentre prospective observational study. Indian J Orthop. 2018;52(5):489-500. PMID: 30237606. Leonard JC, Harding M, Cook LJ, et al. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2024; Published online June 4, 2024.

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Taming the SRU

JANUARY 10, 2024

89% agree that violence in the emergency department has harmed patient care. None of the physicians in the study believe that the rate of violence has decreased at all.

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Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Higher sensitivity with the lever sign test for diagnosis of anterior cruciate ligament rupture in the emergency department. Guiraud, K. Trauma Surg. 142, 1979–1983 (2022). Clinical Question: Does the lever sign provide improved sensitivity to the diagnosis of acute ACL tear in the ED?

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Northwestern EM Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Despite previous black box warnings on droperidol causing it to fall out of favor, it is safe and well-tolerated at the doses typically used in an emergency department setting. NUEM's own emergency orthopedic guru, Dr. Matthew Levine, provides expert commentary. Dr. Seth Trueger, NUEM faculty, provides expert commentary.

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RebelEM

MAY 22, 2023

For instance, while pain resulting from extremity fractures and dislocations can often be relieved after reduction and splinting, abdominal pain poses a more elusive and complex scenario involving multiple contributing factors. The quality of emergency department pain care for older adult patients. 2010;58(11):2122-2128.

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EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

Limb-length discrepancy is not often apparent in pelvic fractures and would be more suggestive of a femoral fracture or dislocation. Her initial vital signs are blood pressure 76/54 mmHg, heart rate 128 bpm, temperature 37.0˚ C, respiratory rate 20 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation 95% on room air. Figure 2: Open book pelvic fracture.

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