RebelEM

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Elbow Dislocation Definition: Disarticulation of the proximal radius & ulna bones from the humerus Epidemiology: Incidence Second most common joint dislocation (after shoulder) in adults Most commonly dislocated joint in children Accounts for 10-25% of all injuries to the elbow ( Cohen 1998 ) Posterolateral is the most common type of dislocation (..)

Dislocations 107

Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Outcomes 107

Pediatric EM Morsels

JUNE 16, 2023

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2013;133(5):635-640.23443527 The post Morel-Lavallée Lesion in Children appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Shen 2013, Nickerson 2014, Scolaro 2016 ] Singh et al proposed an algorithm to guide treatment. Shen 2013, Nickerson 2014, Scolaro 2016 ] Singh et al proposed an algorithm to guide treatment.

Soft Tissue Injuries 154

Soft Tissue Injuries Dehydration Fractures Operations 154

EM Guide Wire

MAY 19, 2019

PEDIATRICS. Pediatrics in Review. Testing for Abuse in Children With Sentinel Injuries. PEDIATRICS. Sentinel Injuries Subtle Findings of Physical Abuse. Pediatric Clinics of North America. Delayed Identification of Pediatric Abuse-Related Fractures. PEDIATRICS. PEDIATRICS.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Emergency Nursing 40

EMDocs

JUNE 21, 2023

Functional outcomes Severe soft tissue injuries and damage to the bony structures => poor functional outcomes. Labs do not play a significant role Imaging X-ray : Start with plain films to look for fracture near laceration, intra-articular free air, radiopaque foreign body. In pediatrics- consult orthopedics.

Soft Tissue Injuries 88

Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Dislocations Radiology 88

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

The guiding principles in pediatric pain assessment and management are: know the child; know the family; and know the physiology. As the pendulum on pain management swings one way or the other, do not let your pediatric patient get knocked by the wayside. Not only is this the safest of all techniques, but often the most effective.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

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

EMS 97

EMS Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Ultrasounds 97