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Mandible Fracture Management in the ED

Workup:
 - Panorex or Facial/Mandible CT scan 
 - Inspect oral
Mandible Fracture ... cavity for dental trauma ... evidence of open fracture ... nondisplaced fractures ... fractures of the
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 ... jchristianfox #sternal #fracture ... #trauma #pocus
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Rib Fractures Rib ... fractures, though ... rib fractures. ... is required to fracture ... a lateral rib fracture
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
after long bone fractures ... hip fractures in ... Surgical Care - ... stabilization of long bone fractures ... H/O antecedent trauma
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
Rib fractures on ... Most CXR are wasted ... as a step off / fracture ... #Rib #fracture # ... #ultrasound #trauma
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
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