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%

Dislocations 107

Dislocations Emergency Department Fractures Operations 107

Mind The Bleep

MAY 1, 2024

Whether you’re interested in orthopaedics or not, knowledge of basic fracture management can be useful in any ED. Examination of a fractured limb Most patients will be in a lot of pain. If the limb is pale and pulseless this needs urgent referral to vascular as well as orthopaedics and the fracture needs reducing immediately.

Fractures 52

Fractures Documentation/Coding Head Injuries Dislocations 52

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Look for the light bulb sign and always evaluate with scapular 'Y' view Lateral ankle fractures are classified by the Weber Classification, which is based on fracture location relative to the tibiotalar joint line A Jones fracture is a fracture at the 4th/5th metatarsal articulation. C above historical average.

Dislocations 73

Dislocations Fractures Poisoning Academics 73

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 24, 2024

Orthopedic Injuries Quick Hits Upper Extremity Injuries Galeazzi Fracture How? fracture of distal 1/3 of radial shaft w/ distal radioulnar joint injury Management? reduction, elbow cast, +/- ORIF Monteggia Fracture How? fracture of proximal 1/3 of ulna w/ radial head dislocation Management? FOOSH What? FOOSH What?

Fractures 87

Fractures Leadership Dislocations Resuscitation 87

Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Most commonly caused by fracture or dislocation of vertebrae. While we may allow permissive hypotension in damage control resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock, in neurogenic shock you should maintain an age-appropriate blood pressure. This leads to descending sympathetic tracts being disrupted.

Shock 300

Shock Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Dislocations 300

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.

Fractures 54

Fractures Resuscitation Operations EMS 54

RCEM Learning

APRIL 9, 2024

Ensure that you have a solid understanding of the core subjects, including emergency medicine, clinical skills, critical care, resuscitation, and trauma management. Review the Exam Syllabus: Carefully go through the exam syllabus to identify the key topics and areas that will be tested.

Infectious Diseases 52

Infectious Diseases Airway Management Dislocations Resuscitation 52