Shoulder Dystocia
Impaction of the infant shoulders in the pelvic outlet occurring after delivery of the head during a vertex vaginal delivery PROCEDURAL DEFINITION Maneuvers intended to disimpact the shoulders by adducting…
Phimosis Reduction
Relief of urinary retention CONTRAINDICATIONS No true emergency exists Successful, blind insertion of Foley catheter Physiologic (i.e., normal) phimosis especially in younger boys (<3 years old) Preferred treatment may be…
Knee Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthrocentesis Alicia Blazejewski INDICATIONS Used to evacuate abnormal fluid collections from the joint space for synovial fluid analysis Septic arthritis Crystal arthropathy Hemarthrosis Inflammatory process Used to diagnose occult…
B: Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthrocentesis Alicia Blazejewski INDICATIONS Used to evacuate abnormal fluid collections from the joint space for synovial fluid analysis Septic arthritis Crystal arthropathy Hemarthrosis Inflammatory process Used to diagnose occult…
Fasciotomy
For acute compartment syndrome treatment (TABLE 53.1) Common locations for compartment syndrome include the calf, the anterior thigh, and the forearm Once the diagnosis is made, early fasciotomy is advocated…
Interphalangeal Arthrocentesis
Evacuation of abnormal collections of fluid from the joint space for synovial fluid analysis Septic arthritis Crystal arthropathy Hemarthrosis Inflammatory process Diagnose occult fracture or ligamentous injury Decrease/relieve pressure in…
Wrist (Radiocarpal) Arthrocentesis
Provide evacuation of abnormal collections of fluid from the joint space for synovial fluid analysis Septic arthritis Crystal arthropathy Hemarthrosis Inflammatory process Diagnose occult fracture or ligamentous injury Decrease/relieve pressure…
Gastroesophageal Balloon Tamponade and the Sengstaken–Blakemore Tube
Unstable patients with gastroesophageal varices receiving maximal medical therapy Endoscopy is unavailable or unsuccessful CONTRAINDICATIONS Esophageal strictures or recent gastroesophageal surgery Relative: No active bleeding Incomplete equipment Source of bleeding…
Eye Foreign Body Removal
To remove external foreign bodies (FBs) in the eye Symptoms include pain, redness, increased tearing, or FB sensation CONTRAINDICATIONS Caution and care must be taken if globe rupture is suspected…
Peripheral Venous Cutdown—Saphenous Vein at Ankle
Emergent venous access for fluid resuscitation or drug infusion if alternative peripheral or central access is either unattainable or contraindicated CONTRAINDICATIONS Absolute Contraindications Major blunt, long-bone fracture or penetrating trauma…
