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SGEM#451: I’ve Become So Numb – Serratus Anterior Plane Blocks for Rib Fractures

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Serratus Anterior Plane Blocks for Early Rib Fracture Pain Management: The SABRE Randomized Clinical Trial. He has three left-sided rib fractures on imaging without underlying complications. Background: Rib fractures are a common injury, particularly for those over 65. We have covered rib fractures twice on the SGEM.

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SGEM#420: I get knocked down, but I get up again – do I have a scaphoid fracture?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Which clinical features best predict occult scaphoid fractures? He will soon be transitioning out of the US military after […] The post SGEM#420: I get knocked down, but I get up again – do I have a scaphoid fracture? Which clinical features best predict occult scaphoid fractures? Emerg Med J. Emerg Med J. Emerg Med J.

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Preperitoneal Packing Vs Angioembolization: Part 3

The Trauma Pro

In the previous post in this series, I described an early review article summarizing several older studies comparing these two hemorrhage control techniques for pelvic fractures. They separated all patients with acetabular and pelvic ring fractures using ICD-10 codes. AE and PPP have equivalent outcomes.

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Twisting and Turning - Ankle Injuries in the ED

Taming the SRU

Ankle fractures are the third most common fracture in the ED [2] and more than 20,000 patients are seen in the ED for ankle sprains each day [3]. Certain injuries carry risks of further injury, injury-related complications, and poor outcomes which are exacerbated if they are inappropriately managed in the ED.

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What Are Potential Complications of a Forceps Delivery?

Pediatric Education

The radiologic evaluation confirmed that these were subcutaneous fat necrosis. Discussion The main outcome of any delivery is to have a healthy mother and healthy child. Subcutaneous fat necrosis of the newborn: a systematic evaluation of risk factors, clinical manifestations, complications and outcome of 16 children.

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Unstable Pelvic Trauma Patient: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management

EMDocs

How should pelvic fractures be identified in unstable trauma patients? Pelvic fractures can involve disruptions in any of the bony or ligamentous structures of the pelvic ring. Due to the round shape of the pelvic ring, multiple fractures typically occur concurrently. 2 Vertical shear fractures are also unstable.

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TXA in head injuries

Don't Forget the Bubbles

She has a right parietal-occipital region haematoma, and you think you might be able to feel a step – you’re pretty convinced she has a palpable skull fracture. The primary outcome was 28-day mortality – TXA improved survival with no increased risk of cerebral clots. Two IVs go in, one in each antecubital fossa.