Abdominal Trauma, Blunt: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Abdominal Trauma, Blunt: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Most Recently Shared on January 14, 2011 at 5:20 am By:
Results of the CONTROL trial for trauma patients: http://bit.ly/aWfnip
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FAST Is Specific but Not Sensitive in Pediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma - Journal Watch Emergency Medicine
emergency-medicine.jwatch.org — “In a prospective observational study, investigators assessed test characteristics of the Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) exam for identifying clinically important free fluid in consecutive children (age range, 0-17 years) who presented with . . .” View full resource at emergency-medicine.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on July 6, 2011 at 1:30 pm By:
Peds FAST and Blunt Trauma from AEM http://ow.ly/5wRQZ gets reviewed in EM Journal Watch http://ow.ly/5wRSu
Fracture, Rib: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Simple rib fractures are the most common injury sustained following blunt chest trauma, accounting for more than half of thoracic injuries from nonpenetrating trauma. Approximately 10% of all patients admitted after blunt chest trauma have one ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 1:56 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Simple rib fractures are the most common injury sustained following blunt chest trauma. Learn more. http://bit.ly/ciOffR
Fracture, Face: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In approximately 400 BC, Hippocrates provided the first description of a variety of facial injuries. Rene Le Fort used cadaver studies in 1900 to provide detailed descriptions of 3 basic types of facial fracture. Endotracheal anesthesia ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 3:10 am By:
Maxillofacial (face) fractures result from blunt or penetrating trauma. Learn more about causes. http://bit.ly/9RakFC
Diaphragmatic Injuries: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Diaphragmatic injuries are relatively rare and result from either blunt trauma or penetrating trauma. Diagnosis and treatment are similar regardless of mechanism, although many management issues are specific to blunt trauma. Thus, this article focuses on ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 2:30 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Diaphragmatic injuries are relatively rare and result from either blunt trauma or penetrating trauma. Learn more. http://bit.ly/cfoczx
Abdominal Trauma, Penetrating: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: During the Civil War and late 1800s, penetrating abdominal wounds were managed expectantly and were nearly uniformly fatal. Laparotomy became the treatment of choice during World War I but still with high mortality. By World War ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 2:29 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
The death rate from penetrating abdominal trauma spans the entire spectrum (0-100%), depending on the extent of injury. http://bit.ly/aULrQm
Globe Rupture: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Globe rupture occurs when the integrity of the outer membranes of the eye is disrupted by blunt or penetrating trauma. Any full-thickness injury to the cornea, sclera, or both is considered an open globe injury and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:53 am By:
Globe rupture occurs when the integrity of the outer membranes of the eye is disrupted by blunt or penetrating trauma. http://bit.ly/b8uuKS
Bedside Ultrasonography, Trauma Evaluation: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) is a common reason that patients present to the emergency department. Unfortunately, patient history and physical examination often lack the necessary sensitivity and specificity to accurately diagnose acute traumatic pathology. Diagnostic peritoneal lavage ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 5:24 am By:
Patients who report trauma may be evaluated with bedside ultrasonography. How can ultrasound be helpful? http://bit.ly/doMsnm
Extensor Tendon Repair: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The extensor tendons of the hand are in a relatively superficial position; thus, they are highly susceptible to injury from lacerations, bites, burns, or blunt trauma. Extensor tendon injuries are commonly diagnosed in the emergency department (ED). ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 3:12 am By:
The extensor tendons are highly susceptible to injury. In some cases, surgery must be performed to repair the tendon. http://bit.ly/99yYOw
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The death rate from penetrating abdominal trauma spans the entire spectrum (0-100%), depending on the extent of injury. http://bit.ly/aULrQm
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