Pathologic Conditions of the Spine
Flexion Teardrop Fracture Print Section Listen Radiographic Summary A true flexion teardrop fracture appears as a small fractured bony fragment at the anteroinferior border of the vertebral body. Generally, these…
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Pediatric Conditions
Bronchiolitis Print Section Listen Radiographic Summary Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of the bronchioles, often seen in young children with viral respiratory infections. Although the most common radiographic finding of bronchiolitis…
Traumatic Conditions of the Abdomen
Liver Laceration Print Section Listen Radiographic Summary Contrasted CT scan is the preferred method to emergently evaluate patients with suspected liver injury. Liver lacerations are graded per the American Association…
Soft Tissue Conditions of the Neck
Laryngeal Fracture Print Section Listen Radiographic Summary A laryngeal fracture is an injury to one of the components of the laryngeal apparatus. These include injuries to the hyoid bone, thyroid…
Pelvic Trauma
Acetabular Fractures Print Section Listen Radiographic Summary Fractures may involve the columns, walls, or dome of the acetabulum. They are classified by Letournel and Judet as five elementary and five…
Traumatic Conditions of the Chest
Sternal Fracture Print Section Listen Radiographic Features A majority of sternal fractures occur transversely across the midbody, but may also be seen at the manubrium. In general, the sternum is…
ARRHYTHMIAS
ARRHYTHMIAS Print Section Listen SINUS ARRHYTHMIAS Print Section Listen Sinus Bradycardia/Tachycardia Including Respiratory Variablity Scott Goldston Sinus Tachycardia Clinical Highlights Normal adult heart rates are 60 to 100 beats per…
PRINCIPLES OF CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING
PRINCIPLES OF CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING Print Section Listen CHEST RADIOGRAPHS Print Section Listen Justin B. Joines Cedric Lefebvre Technology/Technique Chest radiographs are the most commonly performed diagnostic radiographs in emergency departments….
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Print Section Listen PEDIATRIC ELECTROCARDIOGRAM NORMS Print Section Listen Normal ECG at Age Intervals (Newborn, 1MO, 3MO, 12MO, 3Y, 5Y, 8Y, 13Y) Derick M. Wenning Clinical Highlights Many…
