Thanks to everyone who chimed in for our first ever "Flight"!! If you didn't get a chance to read the case, take a look here. There was some excellent discussion on how best to care for the blunt polytrauma patient. Below is the curated comments from the community and Dr. Hinckley's take on the questions posed to the community.
Read MoreImmobilization of midshaft or distal femur fractures is thought to decrease pain for the patient during transport and to decrease the amount of bleeding and hemorrhage. Application of a traction splint, however, is a somewhat uncommon, and therefore potentially unfamiliar, procedure. A look at the literature on the use of traction splints in the prehospital environment shows that they are used uncommonly. And, when they are used, they are frequently placed incorrectly.
Read MoreSRU (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.
