Taming the SRU

MAY 22, 2023

Ankle fractures are the third most common fracture in the ED [2] and more than 20,000 patients are seen in the ED for ankle sprains each day [3]. traumatic axial loading with calcaneal fractures, pilons, and vertebral compression fractures) [5]. Gross deformities often suggest fracture or dislocation [Image 2].

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Taming the SRU

MAY 23, 2023

fractures of the talar body, talar neck, and calcaneus require high-impact trauma). Stress fractures are caused by repetitive microtrauma and stress on the bone, and therefore present with more subacute or chronic symptoms. Gross deformities often suggest fracture or dislocation. Range all joints.

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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. 3,4 Risk factors include engaging in high energy activities, consumption of large amounts of alcohol, osteoporosis, and previous thoracic or lumbar fractures.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 15, 2023

On arrival to the emergency department (ED) she was awake and breathing with stridor. Fracturing the larynx requires considerable force, and the great majority of fractures are from blunt high-velocity trauma. Is there an open neck wound or palpable cartilage fracture?

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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

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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Pediatric Education

MARCH 17, 2024

If there is any concern for significant trauma including potential fracture, the elbow should be stablized and radiographs obtained, before attempting RHS reduction maneuvers. If there is a fracture or it is unclear if there is a fracture, then the elbow should be stabilized and orthopaedics consulted. J Emerg Med.

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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

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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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

Importance: the medial wall is thin and most easily fractured. Sight Threatening Conditions in the Emergency Department Open globe injury Key signs without needing a slit lamp: Prolapse of intraocular contents (e.g. Accessed 11.10.22 < [link] > Gardiner (2022) Overview of eye injuries in the emergency department.

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EM Curious

JULY 24, 2015

Maybe it's dislocated? It's a bit of a departure from what we've described above--he mainly goes right at a shaft fracture--but it's the same general idea: As always, these posts are for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Academic Emergency Medicine, 20(6), 584–591. Ultrasound-Guided Three-In-One Nerve Block for Femur Fractures.

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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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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.

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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. I emerged from anesthesia with excruciating shoulder pain due to the complete lack of regional anesthesia.

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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

JUNE 3, 2023

How should pelvic fractures be identified in unstable trauma patients? Pelvic fractures can involve disruptions in any of the bony or ligamentous structures of the pelvic ring. Due to the round shape of the pelvic ring, multiple fractures typically occur concurrently. 2 Vertical shear fractures are also unstable.

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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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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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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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