Hand lacerations are common, from cutting ham to avocado to the incidental hand-through-glass presentation. Join Nicole Barkados as she reviews the can’t-miss history, physical and repair tips for your next hand lac.
Read MoreWhile many wounds are adequately repaired with simple interrupted sutures, not infrequently we are confronted with wounds that require more specialized suturing methods. One such method is deep sutures. Here to answer some questions regarding deep sutures is our wound management guru, and author of the book “Wounds and Lacerations: Emergency Care and Closures,” Dr. Alexander Trott.
Read MoreYou are a 4th year EM resident moonlighting on your first day in a remote area as the solo provider that has minimal availability to consulting services. The nearest major hospital is approximately 100 miles away.
A 5 year old child enters your ED at 3 am with a large, complex laceration to the face from a dog bite which will likely require sedation and a layered closure. His injuries were sustained approximately 6 hours ago. The wound is complex and will require a multi-layered closure and there are a couple of areas of tissue avulsion. You have 1 or 2 cases of similar experience from approximately 1 year ago on your plastics rotation...
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SRU (pronounced "shrew") = Shock Resuscitation Unit
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.
