Taming the SRU
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) for shoulder dislocations and reductions in the emergency department: a diagnostic randomised control trial (RCT). Clinical Question: What is the impact of point of care ultrasound in adults with acute traumatic shoulder pain when used as an adjunct to physical examination?
Cook County EM Blog
APRIL 11, 2023
You suspect a shoulder dislocation. So, you reach for your ultrasound… Why It Matters : Shoulder dislocations are a common presentation to the emergency department and account for approximately 200,000 visits annually [1]. After successful reduction, repeat your ultrasound to confirm successful reduction (Figure 3).
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Cook County EM Blog
MARCH 28, 2023
On point-of-care ocular ultrasound of the affected eye using the linear probe a round, mobile structure was noted in the posterior chamber with an absence of the lens in its typical position, consistent with posterior lens dislocation. In this case, ophthalmology was consulted for lens dislocation.
Ultrasound Gel
AUGUST 3, 2020
People have been using POCUS to diagnosis shoulder dislocation for a while now, although it is far from standard of care in most places. They measure the glenohumeral distance in an attempt to make a quantifiable cut-off point for dislocation. They also take a look at potential time savings of ultrasound compared to xray!
EM Curious
JULY 10, 2015
By Michael Macias Welcome to the Ultrasound Leadership Academy (ULA) summary blog series. This week, we discuss the basics of shoulder ultrasound. If you want to learn more about the program you can visit Ultrasound Leadership Academy or Ultrasound Podcast to see more from the hosts of this awesome program.
Emergency Medicine Cases
JANUARY 24, 2017
Arun Sayal and Hossein Mehdian answer questions such as: When should we suspect a spontaneously reduced knee dislocation? Do all patients suspected of a spontaneous knee dislocation require a CT angiogram to rule out vascular injury? Which patients with a low energy mechanism are at risk for knee dislocation and vascular complications?
Taming the SRU
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Anterior fat pads can be normal Galeazzi injuries are a radial shaft fracture with an ulna dislocation whereas Monteggia injuries are ulna fractures with radial dislocations Scaphoids injuries are prone to avascular necrosis due to variable blood supply r2 cpc: Acute Salicylate toxicity WITH drs. C above historical average.
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