Dislocations Emergency Department Wellness 
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%
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.” Indian J Orthop. 2018;52(5):489-500. PMID: 30237606. Leonard JC, Harding M, Cook LJ, et al.
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Taming the SRU
AUGUST 4, 2024
We discussed some practices to push learners outside of their comfort zone and promote learning, based on their level as well as their goals for the shift.
Taming the SRU
MAY 22, 2023
Use your exam to guide your initial management as well as your imaging decisions and differential diagnosis. Abnormal neurovascular findings suggest injury to nearby structures (nerves and blood vessels) from dislocations, bony trauma, or increased compartment pressures. Most frequent reasons for emergency department visits, 2018.
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.
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: Vascular injuries include coagulation necrosis as well as thrombosis. Jeff: You’re right.
Taming the SRU
MAY 23, 2023
BACKGROUND Foot injuries are common and can have significant implications for a patient’s well-being, functional capacity, and finances. Use your exam to guide your initial management as well as your imaging decisions and differential diagnosis. Gross deformities often suggest fracture or dislocation. Range all joints.
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