33 results
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
a thumb spica splint ... immobilize • Splint ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... follow-up with Orthopedics ... follow-up with PCP or orthopedics
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
•
the most common orthopedic ... • Most common orthopedic ... Management: Hematoma block ... finger traps • Splint ... Sugar tong • Ortho
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... immobilize • Splint ... : Volar • Ortho ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine: Superficial Cervical Plexus Nerve Block
Uses in the Emergency Department:
Ultrasound-Guided ... Regional Nerve Blocks ... laceration, clavicle fracture ... #ultrasound #anesthesia ... #pocus
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine: Interscalene Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Uses in the Emergency Department:
Ultrasound-Guided ... Department: Clavicle fracture ... and mid-humerus fracture ... #ultrasound #anesthesia ... #pocus
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Pain control • Splint ... : Sling • Ortho ... Type I, DC with ortho ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... Diagnosis #Management #Orthopedics
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Complex, involve orthopedics ... • Splint: Posterior ... long arm • Ortho ... Simple, DC with ortho ... Complex, pending orthopedic
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
using hematoma block ... or ulnar nerve block ... hard object) • Splint ... flexed 70-900 • Ortho ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine: Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Uses in the Emergency Department:
Ultrasound-Guided ... Regional Nerve Blocks ... distal humerus fractures ... #ultrasound #anesthesia ... #pocus
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
BENNETT FRACTURE ... immobilize • Splint ... Thumb spica • Ortho ... home with close orthopedic ... Management #Hand #Orthopedics