EMDocs

MARCH 9, 2025

A) Factor VIII deficiency B) Hereditary spherocytosis C) Recently reduced closed long bone fracture D) Sickle cell disease Correct answer: D Osteomyelitis is a bacterial infection of the bone typically caused by hematogenous spread of a bloodborne bacteria. C) is seen in 76.3% CRP >1.0 sensitivity of 91.5%, CRP >2.0

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics EMS Infectious Diseases Fractures 52

EM Curious

JULY 8, 2015

US GUIDED ULNAR NERVE BLOCK [BLOG]: Boxer's fracture need a reduction? More FOAMed INFECTIOUS DISEASE SMORGASBORD CORE EM PODCAST EPISODE 3 [PODCAST]: Swami sits down to run over some high yield EM topics in the arena of infectious disease, from antibiotic choice in HCAP, to new paradigms in soft tissues infectious.

Infectious Diseases 52

Infectious Diseases Disaster Management Sepsis Ultrasounds 52

RebelEM

AUGUST 30, 2023

Executive Summary: 2015 Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Native Vertebral Osteomyelitis in Adults. Evaluation and Treatment of Acute Back Pain in the Emergency Department. Orthopedic Emergencies 2015 May; 33(2) 311-26.

Infectious Diseases 88

Infectious Diseases Fractures Radiology Radiology 88

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

While PCT may be more specific for bacterial infections, it is flawed by still being rather non-specific and is not validated as a stand-alone diagnostic criteria for infection in the setting of the emergency department. In 7 studies with 4164 patients, PCT with a cut-off > 0.1 ng/mL (strongly recommended against antibiotics), 0.1-0.25

Infectious Diseases 89

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 89

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

6 Periprosthetic fracture Occurs at an estimated rate of 3.5-4.1%. 5 CT if concern for occult fracture. Periprosthetic Fractures Pain prior to injury may point toward underlying pathology like infection, implant loosening, etc. Unified classification system used to describe periprosthetic hip fractures. 10% of patients.

EMS 94

EMS Dislocations Fractures Operations 94

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 4, 2024

We have teamed up with the team from the Emergency Department at Bristol Royal Hospital, who have used this as a springboard for their journal club. (It’s The children’s Emergency department sees approximately 50,000 presentations per year. Emerg Med J. Paediatr Int Child Health. 2024 Jan 11:1-7.

Hospitals 78

Hospitals Sepsis Fractures Emergency Department 78

Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

One such vital aspect of pediatric emergency medicine is the appreciation of how psychosocial history impacts a patient’s life and care. As previously mentioned by Dr. Richardson , adolescents use the Emergency Department as their Primary Care resource often. This is particularly true for vulnerable adolescents.

Pediatrics 164

Pediatrics Emergency Department Fractures EMS 164