EM Curious

JULY 8, 2015

ULTRASOUND GOODIE BAG ULTRASOUND FOR LATE PREGNANCY [PODCAST]: While not a routine exam we perform other than confirming fetal heart tones, definitely some great pearls on more advanced US topic. US GUIDED ULNAR NERVE BLOCK [BLOG]: Boxer's fracture need a reduction? Consider an ultrasound guided ulnar nerve block.

Infectious Diseases 52

Infectious Diseases Disaster Management Sepsis Ultrasounds 52

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Spinal Infection: According to the Infectious Disease Society of America’s (IDSA) 2015 guidelines for native vertebral osteomyelitis, CRP and ESR in the setting of protracted back pain have sensitivities ranging from 94 to 100% for ruling out infection and malignancy in these patients. J Arthroplasty. 2019 Feb;34(2S):S187-S195.

Infectious Diseases 89

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

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 4, 2024

The task force (Society of Critical Care Medicine) was made up of paediatric experts in critical care, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, general paediatrics, nursing, and public health from six continents. Clinici a ns underwent a training program in POCUS for distal forearm fractures. had ‘no fracture’, 39.3%

Hospitals 78

Hospitals Sepsis Fractures Emergency Department 78

Mind The Bleep

JANUARY 24, 2025

Upper limb fractures and dislocations can lead to associated arterial and nerve damage. First aid such as irrigation, tourniquet use, reduction and splinting of fractures/dislocations. Doppler Ultrasound: Non-invasive assessment of blood flow. Complex injuries including associated fractures or dislocations. Online].

Dislocations 52

Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Infectious Diseases 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Kidney transplant recipients have a higher risk of fractures. An ultrasound scan of the graft is usually sufficient to rule out these complications. Kidney transplant recipients are at higher risk of rickets and fractures. (13) Ask about the frequency of intermittent catheterization, if applicable. Any history of injury?

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Fractures Dehydration Sepsis 52