Common Emergency Procedures Angelo Mikrogianakis Christina Ricks Procedures Orthopedic splints Laceration repair: suturing and glueing Lumbar puncture Chest tube insertion Orthopedic Splints Materials Stockingette, webril, plaster, kling wrap, flannel, water…
Bite Wounds Jonathan Pirie Introduction Human and animal bite wounds are common: ˜1% of all emergency department (ED) visits Most bite wounds are minor, but may cause significant morbidity Management…
Wound Management Graham Jay Introduction Mechanism of injury predicts healing and outcome Shear injuries have a better outcome Poorer outcomes found in blunt injuries over a large area Factors affecting…
Foreign Bodies Amina Lalani Introduction If early attempts at foreign body removal are unsuccessful, consider referral and/or procedural sedation Nose Usually history of putting object into nose Persistent, unilateral, foul-smelling,…
Electrical Injuries Michal Maimon Introduction Electrical burns account for 2-3% of pediatric burns assessed in the emergency department Low-voltage injuries account for 60-70% of electrical injuries, usually < 6 yrs…
Street Drugs Jennifer Riley Introduction Use of street drugs may not be reported, may be denied, or underestimated Reported drugs may have been adulterated, substituted, or combined with other drugs…
Toxicology Part 2: Specific Toxins Shauna Jain Introduction Acetaminophen is the most common toxic ingestion seen in the emergency department Tricyclic antidepressants are the most common fatal ingestion in children…
Toxicology Part 1: Approach to Ingestions Shauna Jain Introduction Young children are at risk for accidental poisonings Adolescents have higher morbidity and mortality because large amounts ingested and maybe multiple…
Hyperthermia/Hypothermia Sanjay Mehta Introduction Heatstroke carries risk of significant mortality (14%), even with adequate treatment Hypothermia may require prolonged resuscitation to allow adequate rewarming Heat-Related Illnesses Hyperthermia vs fever Fever:…
