RebelEM

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Elbow Dislocations in the Emergency Department: A Review of Reduction Techniques. J Emerg Med. Commentary on an article by Marc Schnetzke, MD, et al.: “Determination of Elbow Laxity in a Sequential Soft-Tissue Injury Model. Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Radial Nerve. 2023 Nov 5. 2018.02.011.

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Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Outcomes 114

Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

These patients may be discharged with close outpatient follow-up, and should be instructed to return to the Emergency Department if they develop worsening and/or spreading pain and swelling, as this may be indicative of an infectious process. Tintinalli’s emergency medicine: A comprehensive study guide (Ninth edition.).

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Soft Tissue Injuries Emergency Department EMS Fractures 95

Cook County EM Blog

JUNE 2, 2022

The Case: A 40-year-old male with no past medical history presented to the emergency department after he was assaulted with closed fists just prior to arrival. The patient’s injuries included a blow to the back of his right hand. On exam he was found to have swelling and tenderness to the dorsal aspect of his right hand.

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Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Operations Emergency Department 52

Mind The Bleep

AUGUST 18, 2024

Facial trauma commonly presents in Emergency Departments and in primary care. Due to the proximity to vital structures, it is essential to be able to assess these injuries appropriately and escalate accordingly. More advanced facial trauma will be redirected to major trauma centres.

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Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 91

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Reduced Tissue Manipulation: With video laryngoscopy, less force is required to achieve proper visualization, reducing the risk of activating the gag reflex, dental trauma, soft tissue injury, and bleeding during intubation attempts (25). Int J Emerg Med. J Emerg Med. ” Academic Emergency Medicine 20.1

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Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 93

EM Guide Wire

MAY 19, 2019

Parents’ Opinions About a Routine Head-to-Toe Examination of Children as a Screening Instrument for Child Abuse and Neglect in Children Visiting the Emergency Department. Journal of Emergency Nursing. Teeuw AH, Hoytema van Konijnenburg EM, Sieswerda-Hoogendoorn T, et al. 2016; 42(2): 128-138.

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Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Emergency Nursing 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Some are simple comfort measures such as splinting (fracture or sprain), applying cold (acute soft tissue injury) or heat (non-traumatic, non-specific pain), or other targeted non-pharmacology. Skin and Soft tissue Skin and soft tissue injuries or abscesses often require solid non-pharmacopoeia in addition to local anesthetics.

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