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Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
Rib Fracture on ... continuity of this bone ... in diagnosing rib ... fractures. ... #Fracture #POCUS
Landmarks for Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) on POCUS
Pain related to rib fractures can be difficult
fractures can be ... fractures Dr ... Anterior #Plane #NerveBlock ... #SAPB #POCUS #clinical ... anesthesia #pain #local
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
Rib fractures on ... diagnosis; the ... as a step off / fracture ... #Rib #fracture # ... POCUS #clinical
This is a Buckle fracture. Elevation in straight hyperechoic cortex of long bone. Distal smooth edged
fracture. ... hyperechoic cortex of long ... bone. ... = Diagnosis - Resa ... #Fracture #Clinical
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture ... Most common elbow fracture ... cortex • If a fracture ... supracondylar fracture ... #Diagnosis #Management
Radius Fracture on POCUS
Great example of the use of POCUS to diagnose a fracture of a
Radius Fracture ... to diagnose a fracture ... of a long bone ... GERpocus #Radius #Fracture ... #POCUS #clinical
Interscalene Nerve Block on POCUS
Fracture/dislocation of a shoulder. Pt hypoxic/hypovent due to opiates. When your rock
Fracture/dislocation ... why this wasn’t done ... #Interscalene #NerveBlock ... #clinical #pain ... #local #anesthesia
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
bone fractures ... fibula) and hip fractures ... bone fractures ... • Diagnosis: ... hours to days, the local
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... joint needs to be clinically ... disruption (may be bony ... injuries: Avulsion fracture ... #Diagnosis #Management
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
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