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. We have seen that it is really accurate compared to xray, but this well-done study adds some important information to the existing literature. link] [link]

Dislocations 52

Dislocations Ultrasounds Wellness 52

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Clinical pathologic case presentation - r1 diagnostics/therapeutics: Lumbar punctures - AIRWAY GROUND ROUNDS- r4 capstone - r3 taming the sru - ultrasound grand rounds Clinical pathologic case presentation WITH Drs. If assessing for SAH, xanthochromia may not appear until 12 hours after onset, though may appear after 2-4 hours.

Pediatrics 73

Pediatrics Ultrasounds Fractures Wellness 73

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.

Emergency Department 83

Emergency Department Dislocations Documentation/Coding Burns 83

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.

Fractures 75

Fractures Dislocations Operations Radiology 75

ACEP Now

MARCH 15, 2024

There is a spectrum of DRUJ injuries from minor sprain to subluxation to dislocation. An important pitfall is assuming no fracture if a hook-of-hamate fracture is suspected clinically and the standard wrist views as well as the hook-of-hamate or carpal tunnel view are negative.

Fractures 52

Fractures Dislocations EMS Emergency Department 52

EM Curious

JULY 24, 2015

One of our beloved colleagues from the community has recently declared to us his love of ultrasound guided nerve blocks--a skill that is established in the anesthesia world but is quickly gaining traction in our realm. Maybe it's dislocated? Ultrasound-Guided Three-In-One Nerve Block for Femur Fractures. doi:10.1111/acem.12154

Fractures 52

Fractures Ultrasounds Emergency Department Dislocations 52

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. The "lung point": an ultrasound sign specific to pneumothorax.

Fractures 94

Fractures COPD Hospitals Emergency Department 94