Jean Williams-Johnson,Eric Williams,Harold Watson
Jean Williams-Johnson
The management of pelvic fractures and hip injuries requires a multidisciplinary approach and begins in the prehospital setting. With the current advances in various investigative modalities along with the use of algorithms, the morbidity a...
Brian N Corwell
Brian N Corwell
Back pain is one of the most common symptom-related complaints for visits to primary care physicians and is the most common musculoskeletal complaint that results in visits to the emergency department (ED). With recent national health care ...
Michael K Abraham,Sara Scott
Michael K Abraham
The anatomy of the hand is complex, which allows for the dexterity, strength, and adaptability of the most functional aspect of the musculoskeletal system. The evaluation and management of injuries to this area can be time consuming and pos...
Jorge L Falcon-Chevere,Dana Mathew,Jose G Cabanas et al.
Jorge L Falcon-Chevere et al.
Orthopedic injuries to the upper extremity are frequently seen in the emergency department (ED). The emergency medicine practitioner must be proficient in recognizing these injuries and their associated complications, and be able to provide...
Sanjeev Malik,George Chiampas,Heather Leonard
Sanjeev Malik
This article provides a review of the evaluation and treatment of common injuries to the shoulder, humerus, and clavicle in the emergency department (ED) setting. In addition to a focused review of the shoulder's physical examination, topic...
Laura Pimentel,Laura Diegelmann
Laura Pimentel
The evaluation and management of cervical spine injuries is a core component of the practice of emergency medicine. This article focuses on evaluation and management of blunt cervical spine trauma by the emergency physician. Pertinent anato...
Michael C Bond
Michael C Bond
Amal Mattu
Amal Mattu
Twenty per hour: altered mental state due to ethanol abuse and withdrawal [0.03%]
时酒精神障碍及戒断症状致精神状态改变导致二十小时昏迷不醒
Henry Z Pitzele,Vaishal M Tolia
Henry Z Pitzele
This article discusses the physiology and clinical syndromes involved in ethanol absorption, intoxication, and withdrawal, with special emphasis on the evidentiary backing for common treatments, as well as some discussion of the medicolegal...
Drugs of abuse: the highs and lows of altered mental states in the emergency department [0.03%]
急诊室滥用药物引起的欣快及精神障碍
Timothy J Meehan,Sean M Bryant,Steven E Aks
Timothy J Meehan
The diagnosis and management of poisoned patients presenting with alterations in mental status can be challenging, as patients are often unable (or unwilling) to provide an adequate history. Several toxidromes exist. Recognition hinges upon...