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Elbow Dislocations

RebelEM

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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Mastering Minor Care: Paronychia and Felon

Taming the SRU

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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Ortho Pearls: Metacarpal Fracture Management

Cook County EM Blog

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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Facial Trauma

Mind The Bleep

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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EM@3AM: Extensor Tendon Laceration

EMDocs

Answer : Extensor tendon laceration Epidemiology: Hand extensor injuries make up >25% of orthopedic soft tissue injuries 2, 3 Common in young men in manual labor Dominant hand more likely to be injured 4 2012 study on 86 patients reported 83% men with a mean age of 34.2 Management of extensor tendon injuries.

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Beyond Ketamine: When to use Facilitated Intubation in the ED

EMDocs

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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Pediatric Non-Accidental Trauma (NAT)

EM Guide Wire

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.