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Basic Fracture Management

Mind The Bleep

Whether you’re interested in orthopaedics or not, knowledge of basic fracture management can be useful in any ED. It may also affect any decision to scan the head. · Social history o What do they do for work? Examination of a fractured limb Most patients will be in a lot of pain. What happened and why?

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 81: Hemophilia

EMDocs

PECARN Pediatric Head Injury/Trauma Algorithm, Canadian CT Head Injury Rule, Ottawa Knee and Ankle Rules) do not apply to those with hemophilia and should not guide management. Fractures and dislocations are indications for full dose factor replacement. Clinical decision tools (e.g