“Packing may be the most effective hemostatic temporizing measure that can be performed in the ED”
Jessica Lopez, MD discusses the management of the non-pregnant patient with severe vaginal bleeding, including tamponade techniques and the utility of tranexamic acid.
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“One systematic review found intra-articular injections to be as safe and effective as procedural sedation for bedside shoulder reductions”
Last month Tyler Dschaak, MD told us about using ultrasound to diagnose a septic hip. Today’s post is on the utility of ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of shoulder dislocations.
Shoulder Ultrasound: Intra-Articular Injection and Reduction Read More »
IO Placement: “Should be done without hesitation in a child who lacks easily obtainable IV access and signs of poor perfusion”
Placing an IV in a sick pediatric patient can be a real challenge. Fortunately, there are options! Thanks to Sean M. Fox, MD (@PedEMMorsels) for this gem with significant clinical relevance.
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