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Traumatic Splenic Hematoma on LUQ FAST Exam

31 yo M. Minor blunt trauma from bicycle accident. No
Minor blunt trauma ... No obvious injury ... Grade 4 spleen fracture ... #Clinical #Ultrasound ... #Trauma #POCUS
Hemopericardium on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal View

Valentine's day.  Shot through the heart--but not by Cupid.
FAST exam done. ... Also on eFAST had ... #cardiology #ultrasound ... #Pericardial #Effusion ... #Trauma
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Diagnosis Framework and ... Rhabdomyolysis: • Trauma ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... decreased renal perfusion ... Monitor potassium and
Radial Head Elbow Fracture with displaced Fat Pads
Intra-Articular Fracture of the Elbow with displaced fat pads
Radial Head Elbow Fracture ... indicates joint effusion ... intra-articular injury ... more specific and ... #trauma #clinical
Positive FAST Exam Perihepatic Window

Multiple pts. with significant injuries from MVC. Young adult with femur fracture
adult with femur fracture ... outside room-"Hang ... Grade V splenic injury ... #POCUS #Ultrasound ... #RUQ #Trauma
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... cervical spine injury ... pull by flexor muscle ... exsanguinating pelvic trauma ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics
Lipohemarthrosis on POCUS
Pain in L knee after injury. Long axis in suprapatellar recess. What's the diagnosis?
Answer:
Lipohemarthrosis on POCUS ... in L knee after injury ... Note fat layer above ... liquid layer in the effusion ... #clinical #ultrasound
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... in irreversible muscle ... after an acute injury ... H/O antecedent trauma ... underlying muscle
Pelvic Hematoma on POCUS
Fall w pubic ramus fracture. Pelvis FAST. Not all free fluid is simple
w pubic ramus fracture ... fluid is simple and ... clue to pelvic injury ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #trauma #blood
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... abdomen/pelvis, eFAST ... potential pelvic fracture ... #Pediatrics #Trauma