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Twists and Turns: Identifying Maisonneuve Fractures in the ED
A Maisonneuve fracture is a specific ankle fracture pattern that involves the medial malleolus, syndesmosis and proximal fibula. It can be easily missed if a provider does not routinely evaluate the proximal fibula as part of their ankle examination, as x-rays of the ankle can often appear normal. Disruption of these structures yields an unstable ankle fracture, thus making close follow up for operative management imperative. It is key to identify this fracture when patients present to the Emergency Department with ankle injuries to ensure definitive management and prevention of complications down the line.
Mastering Minor Care: Priapism
Join Dr. Diaz as she breaks down the approach to priapism- a rare and painful ED presentation that every ED doctor should feel comfortable managing. Review dorsal penile nerve block, cavernosal aspiration and medication with phenylephrine to hopefully achieve detumescence!
Mastering Minor Care: Hydrofluoric Acid Exposure
Although hand injuries are often triaged to minor care/fast track, not all of these injuries are so minor in nature. Join Dr. Adam Gottula and Dr. Bennett Lane as they discuss one of the most fear hand injuries: Hydrofluoric Acid Exposure.