Pediatric EM Morsels

MARCH 31, 2023

They like to pretend to be well when they are truly sick ( remember to check that Cap Refill and to never trust a Neonate! ) Children love to trick us! Sometimes it is all in good fun and other times it is quite serious! and they often show us “odd” findings that are really normal (ex, Growth Plates, Primitive Reflexes ).

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Fractures Dislocations Pediatrics Radiology 130

PHARM

MAY 12, 2023

Take for example a patient having an xray in the radiology department. He needs rescue , environmental protection AS well as emergency medical care. An example of this is an acute shoulder dislocation on a ship in middle of ocean. If the patient is by themselves then reducing the dislocation may be vital for their very survival.

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Dislocations Hospitals Radiology Radiology 52

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. Respect, but do not rely upon, the mechanism. Range all joints.

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Fractures Dislocations Operations Radiology 77

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

This topic is additionally complicated by the development of multiple diagnostic tools now available for diagnosis as well as variable sizing algorithms used around the world. Blunt trauma can cause rib fracture or dislocation that may injure the visceral pleura. doi:10.1148/radiology.144.4.7111716 AJR Am J Roentgenol.

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Fractures COPD Hospitals Emergency Department 96

EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

Limb-length discrepancy is not often apparent in pelvic fractures and would be more suggestive of a femoral fracture or dislocation. 23 Pelvic binding remains a critical resuscitation step well within the purview of the ED physician, and can be reviewed here: [link]. Figure 2: Open book pelvic fracture.

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Fractures Resuscitation Operations EMS 54