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.” Cervical spine injuries in children associated with sports and recreational activities.

Pediatrics 164

Pediatrics Head Injuries Dislocations Research 164

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.

Dislocations 85

Dislocations Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Burns 85

EM Curious

JULY 24, 2015

Maybe it's dislocated? Identify the triangle shaped femoral nerve, lateral to the femoral artery, as well as the iliopsoas muscle and the fascia illiaca running over its surface. Get your tip as close as possible to the nerve, and under the fascia illiaca, then inject (well, after aspirating first, of course).

Fractures 52

Fractures Ultrasounds Emergency Department Dislocations 52

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

There are many different types of pneumothorax (PTX), and the management paradigm has shifted in recent years as the research has exploded on this topic. 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.

Fractures 96

Fractures COPD Hospitals Emergency Department 96

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. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 12): e0244291.

Fractures 77

Fractures Dislocations Operations Radiology 77

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 6, 2025

If a well-child had a sudden cardiac arrest with no downtime before good CPR was started, I’m sure everyone would be doing a fairly long resuscitation effort regardless of this research. Reviewed by: Frederick Smith Article 3: Does this infant have a dislocated hip? Does This Infant Have a Dislocated Hip?

Dislocations 59

Dislocations CPR Ultrasounds Resuscitation 59

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Babies in the neonatal unit will typically wait until they are well enough for the examination e.g. NIPE is not performed for baby’s who are ventilated, on CPAP or have lots of different lines inserted. Other important questions to ask: Have they been feeding well? Was the baby head down presentation from 36 weeks onwards?

Dislocations 52

Dislocations Documentation/Coding Ultrasounds Wellness 52