10 results
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine: Superficial Cervical Plexus Nerve Block
Uses in the Emergency Department:
Superficial Cervical Plexus ... laceration, clavicle fracture ... placement #cervical #plexus ... block #ultrasound #anesthesia ... #pocus
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine: Interscalene Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Uses in the Emergency Department:
Interscalene Brachial Plexus ... Department: Clavicle fracture ... and mid-humerus fracture ... block #ultrasound #anesthesia ... #pocus
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine: Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Uses in the Emergency Department:
Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus ... distal humerus fractures ... supraclavicular #brachial #plexus ... block #ultrasound #anesthesia ... #pocus
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints, Casts ... proximal fragment flexes ... Used acutely in management ... of Plaster of Paris ... #Orthopedics #management
Ultrasound Guided Brachial Plexus Nerve Block on POCUS
Mid-shaft humerus fracture, 10/10 pain, 350mcg fentanyl and no
Guided Brachial Plexus ... Nerve Block on POCUS ... Mid-shaft humerus fracture ... guided brachial plexus ... for the anechoic anesthetic
â–ş
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
circumferential dressings/casts ... after long bone fractures ... fibula) and hip fractures ... stabilization of long bone fractures ... progresses to anaesthesia
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... the Management ... incision and drainage plus ... #SSTIs #Algorithm ... #Management #skin
A proposed management algorithm for CDI in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. *Severe-complicated CDI is defined
A proposed management ... algorithm for CDI ... higher than 38.5°C, ileus ... These features are ... Gastroenterology #Management
Clarkson’s Disease - Capillary leak syndrome
Epidemiology: Roughly 150 published cases, Median age 50 years, No sex
150 published cases ... +++ Clinical features ... tissues: Myalgia, paresthesia ... syndrome Laboratory features ... syndrome #diagnosis #management
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Epidemiology: 10 cases ... leading to myenteric plexus ... Three clinical features ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management