Taming the SRU

MAY 23, 2023

As an EM physician, it is important to have an understanding of the spectrum of foot injuries and how these are appropriately evaluated. Abnormal neurovascular findings suggest injury to nearby structures (nerves and blood vessels) from dislocations, bony trauma, or increased compartment pressures. In: EM Docs [Internet].

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EM Curious

JULY 24, 2015

EMS appears with a patient who just wiped out big time on the ice. 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. Maybe he's broken his hip?

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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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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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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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EMDocs

MARCH 30, 2024

We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. 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.

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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. The post Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury Risk Stratification: Rebaked Morsel appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Indian J Orthop. 2018;52(5):489-500.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Temporomandibular dislocation: a complication of tetanus. He denies any past medical history other than polysubstance abuse and depression. tetani infection is also indicated. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2006;101(4):437-441. doi:10.1016/j.tripleo.2005.04.013 2005.04.013 Alfery DD, Rauscher LA. Tetanus: a review.

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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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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

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. Her initial vital signs are blood pressure 76/54 mmHg, heart rate 128 bpm, temperature 37.0˚

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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. Per EMS, the patient was found at the bottom of a high voltage line with diffuse burns and amputation of his left forearm.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. 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% 10% of patients.

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RebelEM

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Temporomandibular (TMJ) Joint Dislocation Definition: Displacement of the mandibular condyle from the temporomandibular fossa. Epidemiology: Anterior dislocations are most common Mechanism Atraumatic (most common) from extreme mouth opening (yawning, eating, dental procedure, etc).

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