Articles Tagged With: injury
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Penetrating Neck Trauma
Penetrating neck trauma presents a clinical challenge to the emergency physician. Clinicians must have a planned approach to these patients to optimize outcomes.
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Vancomycin Combined with Piperacillin-Tazobactam Increases the Risk for Acute Kidney Injury
A retrospective cohort study found an increased risk of acute kidney injury for patients who received vancomycin in combination with piperacillin-tazobactam compared to those who received vancomycin plus cefepime (hazard ratio = 4.27; 95% confidence interval, 2.73-6.68).
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Tactical Emergency Medicine
Mass casualty shooting events in the United States, although rare, appear to be increasing in frequency. Active shooter attacks have become a favored means of inflicting terror attacks. This article has the purpose of speeding the transition of military medical lessons learned from the battlefield to civilian medical response to high-risk situations.
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Spinal Cord Injury
The spinal cord, although well protected, can be injured in a variety of ways, including motor vehicle collisions and sporting events. The inability of the neurons to regenerate, and their sensitivity to anoxia and hypoperfusion, makes the timely diagnosis and treatment of spinal cord injury imperative to preserve as much function as possible. This article will cover the basic epidemiology, physiology, and treatments for spinal cord injury in an attempt to prepare the reader to manage these complex injuries.
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Making the Business Case for Safe Patient Handling Equipment
Though every healthcare worker who handles patients is at risk of injury, it may be difficult to convince hospital administrators to purchase a sufficient inventory of safe patient lifting equipment.
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Shoulder Trauma
MONOGRAPH: The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body. It's also a prime target for traumatic injury.
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Discussing Firearms with Emergency Department Patients: Why, Who, Where, When, and What
This article explores questions around physician firearm safety counseling — including why emergency physicians might do it, who might benefit, where and when to consider it, and what such counseling should include (along with what resources exist for emergency physicians and for patients).
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The Initial Evaluation and Clearance of Spinal Injuries in Emergency Medical Practice
The initial evaluation and management of patients with potential spinal injuries in emergency medicine practice is in evolution. The authors thoughtfully explore the evidence available and its limitations.
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Blast Injuries
Explosions occur in a variety of settings and have multiple causes. All emergency healthcare providers need to be aware of and prepared for blast injury patterns and the hazards that can be associated with blast incidents.
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Acute Shoulder Injury
MONOGRAPH: Musculoskeletal injuries or pain complaints comprise a large portion of visits to EDs every year.