Firework-related Injuries – Key Pearls
Fireworks may be fun, but what about injuries associated with fireworks?
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EM@3AM: Knee Dislocation
A 21-year-old male is brought to the ED by EMS after an MVC at 60 mph. He is complaining of severe right lower extremity pain, which EMS splinted. You find no other injuries on your exam, but upon removal of the splint, the patient has a clear deformity. You cannot detect a dorsalis pedis or posterior tibialis pulse on the right. What’s the next step in your evaluation and treatment?
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Fly like a Bird, Crash like a Lime: Electric Scooter Injuries
Scooters are a popular means of transportation. However, they’ve recently come under scrutiny for safety concerns and injuries. This post from Lauren Cooke provides you with updates in scooter-related injuries.
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The EM Educator Series: Knee Dislocation Highlights
This week’s EM Educator series brings you two cases with important considerations in the patient with suspected knee dislocation.
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Unlocking Common ED Procedures – Is there Water on the Knee?: Arthrocentesis in the ED
Welcome back to Unlocking Common ED Procedures! Today, we look at knee arthrocentesis.
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CORE EM: Subtalar Dislocation
A rare ankle injury that occurs with disruption of the talo-navicular and talocalcaneal joints. Not to be confused with “ankle” (tibio-talar) dislocation!
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Medical Malpractice Insights – Don’t be FOOL-ed by FOOSH
The FOOSH injury… be careful, and don’t be fooled.
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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
This week’s Journal Feed Wrap-Up brings you ILCOR updates on antiarrhythmics in cardiac arrest, a new shoulder reduction technique, IDSA influenza guidelines, and some tox myth-busting.
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Ultrasound G.E.L. – Ultrasound for Shoulder Dislocation
How does it fare compared to our old friend the xray?
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Orthopedic Emergencies: When to Ask for a Little Help from Our Friends – Part Deux
Welcome to part II of our series looking at orthopedic conditions where we may need some help… In this section, we discuss traumatic injuries requiring orthopedic consultation.
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