Clinical suspicion of joint dislocation     Incidence of dislocations: Dorsal proximal interphalangeal (PIP) >> volar PIP >> dorsal metacarpal (MCP) thumb > dorsal MCP finger >> volar MCP dorsal distal interphalangeal…

 For repair of a partial or complete tendon injury  Partial laceration of the extensor tendons proximal to the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint may or may not require repair; those at or…

 Dislocated Ankle Joint     Demonstrated on plain radiographs     Clinically dislocated with neurovascular compromise CONTRAINDICATIONS  Open dislocations without neurovascular compromise may be better managed in the operating room for cleaning before reduction…

 Clinical suspicion of hip dislocation     Hip pain with obvious deformity in the setting of a motor vehicle crash, pedestrian struck by a vehicle, falls, or sports-related injuries  Radiographic evidence of…

 A Colles fracture is a transverse fracture through the distal 2 to 3 cm of the radial metaphysis where the distal fragment is dorsally displaced and angulated. The most common…

Nasal bleeding that does not stop with a topical vasoconstrictor and direct pressure applied by the patient (described below in the “Technique” section). PROCEDURES  Cauterization     Anterior source bleeding that can…

 Suspected compartment syndrome  Rising creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level without a source in the setting of trauma CONTRAINDICATIONS  Relative Contraindications     Overlying skin cellulitis     Coagulopathy RISKS/CONSENT ISSUES  Pain (site of needle insertion)…

To evacuate abnormal collections of air or fluid from the pleural space in the following conditions:  Pneumothorax  Hemothorax  Chylothorax  Empyema  Recurrent pleural effusion  Prevention of hydrothorax after cardiothoracic surgery CONTRAINDICATIONS…

A sensitive way to evaluate for intra-abdominal injury in the trauma patient  In Blunt Trauma     Unexplained hypotension     Concern for injury but no obvious indication for laparotomy and serial abdominal examinations…

 To anesthetize portions of the face and ears  Areas of distributions:     Supraorbital and supratrochlear: Forehead     Infraorbital: Upper lip, upper cheek, lateral portion of the nose, and anterior maxillary teeth     Inferior…