Make sure you know the role of the digital rectal examination in the assessment of trauma patients… You don’t want to add insult to injury!
TranMan goes viral
November 24, 2011 By 4 Comments
TranMan has invaded youtube to tell the world about tranexamic acid and the CRASH2 trial.
Approach to the High Risk Blunt Trauma Patient
October 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
A question and answer review of this month’s EM Critical Care article on High-Risk Scenarios In Blunt Trauma: An Evidence-Based Approach.
To thoracotomy, or not to thoracotomy?
August 30, 2011 By 5 Comments
A chest trauma patient lies before you. When would you perform an emergency thoracotomy? A case-based Q&A approach to the indications and contraindications.
SAQ Trauma 018
August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A 21 year old man is brought in by ambulance after being struck in the anterior midline of the neck with a hockey stick. Initial evaluation reveals he has a hoarse voice, large haematoma and tenderness of the anterior neck. He is alert and has no other injuries.
Trauma Quiz 018
August 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A 28 year old male driver is involved in a high speed motor vehicle accident. He is complaining of chest and abdominal pain
Hot lips
January 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Your next patient is a 2 year-old girl who has sustained a burn…. to her mouth. See if you know your stuff in this case-based Q&A post.
Dangerous Love
January 21, 2011 By 9 Comments
Love is dangerous. If you don’t believe me, read on to learn about all the ways amorous acts can threaten life, limb and… other body parts.
Cunningham’s Shoulder Relocation
January 15, 2011 By 9 Comments
A video and description of Neal Cunningham’s method of reduction for anterior shoulder dislocations and relevant links on shoulderdislocation.net
