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 Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013;132(4):560e-566e.

EMS 87

EMS Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Ultrasounds 87

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Tachycardia, tachypnea, and a change in behavior can be indicators not only to the presence of pain, but possibly to its etiology as well. For children greater than one year who are preverbal, a well performing scale is the FLACC score: Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability ( Table 3 ).

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

Mind The Bleep

JANUARY 24, 2025

Look for signs of bone injury that may be associated with arterial and nerve damage. Doppler Ultrasound: Non-invasive assessment of blood flow. CT Angiography: Detailed imaging of arterial injuries. Provides a clear picture of the vascular anatomy and the extent of injury.

Dislocations 52

Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Infectious Diseases 52