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Rib Subluxation on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

60ish yo patient presents with left sided CP, SOB,
Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... No hx of trauma. ... CXR and CTA Chest ... pneumothorax, PNA, rib fractures ... #Subluxation #POCUS
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
Rib fractures on ... US beats CXR on ... Most CXR are wasted ... course based on chest ... #ultrasound #trauma
Tourniquet Application
1. If in a dangerous situation or difficult situation, place TQs high and tight (military
below inguinal ligament ... over the iliac crest ... skin and expose area ... proximal to open fractures ... video #procedure #trauma
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
suffered no head trauma ... This post will focus ... trauma are diagnosed ... (CXR), try rotating ... not seen on a CXR