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Mandible Fracture Management in the ED

Workup:
 - Panorex or Facial/Mandible CT scan 
 - Inspect oral
cavity for dental trauma ... Treatment - Closed ... : - Impacted and ... occasionally are ... a soft diet, and
Sternal Fracture on Ultrasound

Sternal fractures are not seen on x-ray. Here you can see the step-off
Sternal Fracture ... Ultrasound Sternal fractures ... are not seen on ... see the step-off and ... #trauma #pocus
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
hip fractures in ... Surgical Care - ... H/O antecedent trauma ... including DM • Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment
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 ... arise from blunt trauma ... following chest trauma ... Pulmonary Contusion
Rib Subluxation on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

60ish yo patient presents with left sided CP, SOB,
Subluxation on Point of Care ... Ultrasound (POCUS ... No hx of trauma. ... pneumothorax, PNA, rib fractures ... #Subluxation #POCUS
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... potential pelvic fracture ... plan (see ongoing care ... #Pediatrics #Trauma
Filariasis - Wuchereria bancrofti
30 yo F from India presents w/ painless immobile firm mass on the
Filariasis - Wuchereria ... Denies any trauma ... Filariasis caused ... Humans are definitive ... Treatment should
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
Rib fractures on ... POCUS 1. look ... Most CXR are wasted ... #Rib #fracture # ... #ultrasound #trauma
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • The iliotibial band (ITB) is thickened with
Iliotibial Band ... Case description ... • Treatment: Conservative ... • Direct trauma ... /contusion: Soft-tissue
Tourniquet Application
1. If in a dangerous situation or difficult situation, place TQs high and tight (military
tight (military care ... the aggressive treatment ... After care under ... proximal to open fractures ... video #procedure #trauma