The Trauma Pro

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Unfortunately, losing any limb has a significant psychological impact on our patients’ physical and mental well-being. It does take some extra effort to apply a well-fitted early prosthesis. The prosthesis must be easy to remove for wound care and protect the stump from injury while weight-bearing.

Soft Tissue Injuries 113

Soft Tissue Injuries Operations Wellness 113

Mind The Bleep

AUGUST 18, 2024

They commonly present with a ‘flattened cheekbone’ and can involve orbital rim as well. Zygoma fractures Zygomatic arch and zygomatic complex fractures are very common, especially in sports. Again, these can normally be brought back to OMFS clinic in 5-7 days to decide if surgery is needed.

Fractures 91

Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 91

Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A more detailed but voluntary reporting of medical care indicated (note only a quarter of rescues had this information gathered) that 32% were suspected lower limb fractures (the casualty can no longer mobilise hence the callout), and soft tissue injuries making up the rest of lower limb issues.

Soft Tissue Injuries 52

Soft Tissue Injuries Seizures Ambulance Services Teamwork 52

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

They increase the risks of hypoxia and acidosis during the apneic period as well as hypotension and hypoperfusion caused by the abrupt transition from negative-pressure to positive-pressure ventilation (10). The ramped position helps displace these soft tissues anteriorly, reducing the risk of obstruction during laryngoscopy.

Emergency Department 84

Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 84

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

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

Mind The Bleep

JANUARY 24, 2025

CT Angiography: Detailed imaging of arterial injuries. Provides a clear picture of the vascular anatomy and the extent of injury. MRI: Can be used to assess soft tissue injuries, including nerve damage, especially when clinical findings are unclear. It is particularly useful in preoperative planning.

Dislocations 52

Dislocations Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Infectious Diseases 52