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Sternal Fracture on Ultrasound

Sternal fractures are not seen on x-ray. Here you can see the step-off
Sternal Fracture ... Sternal fractures ... jchristianfox #sternal #fracture ... #trauma #pocus ... #clinical #ultrasound
Fractured foley catheter in male patient on Bladder Ultrasound

Potential causes of catheter trauma: excessive force, kinking,
Fractured foley ... causes of catheter trauma ... jchristianfox #Fractured ... #Ultrasound #POCUS ... #Clinical
Blood in the Bladder on POCUS following MVC

MVC, seat belt sign, no FF in the abdomen,
Blood in the Bladder ... MVC, seat belt sign ... #Bladder #POCUS ... #ultrasounnd #trauma ... #clinical #hemorrhage
Positive FAST Exam Perihepatic Window

Multiple pts. with significant injuries from MVC. Young adult with femur fracture
adult with femur fracture ... outside room-"Hang blood ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #Ultrasound #RUQ ... #Trauma
Pelvic Hematoma on POCUS
Fall w pubic ramus fracture. Pelvis FAST. Not all free fluid is simple
Pelvic Hematoma on POCUS ... w pubic ramus fracture ... exam is if the bladder ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #trauma #blood
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
Rib fractures on ... as a step off / fracture ... #Rib #fracture # ... POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #trauma
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Pertinent positives ... Vital signs: BP ... Rib Fractures Rib ... fractures, though ... is required to fracture
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Airway Compromise - Position ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... potential pelvic fracture ... ongoing need For blood