Pelvic Binders
Emergency Procedure: Pelvic Binders. Pelvic binders can be applied to patients following blunt trauma if there is any suspicion of pelvic fracture.
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Maurice Sokolow
Maurice Sokolow (1911-2002). American Cardiologist known for his development of ECG criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy (Sokolow-Lyon criteria)
Elizabeth Blackwell
Celebrating the septaquintaquinquecentennial of Elizabeth Blackwell (1821–1910) the first woman to graduate from medical school in the United States. National Women Physicians Day is held on her birthday February 3rd
Carpal and tarsal bone nomenclature
Historical names of the carpal and tarsal bones Modern term: Carpal bones Common historical terms Scaphoid navicular; carpal navicular; os naviculare manus Lunate semilunar; lunar; os lunatum Triquetrum cuneiform; pyramidal; triangular Pisiform pisiform Trapezium greater multangular; multangulum majus Trapezoid lesser…
Introduction to an ICU rotation
Introduction to an ICU rotation. This page is intended as an introduction to ICU core topics why the author enjoys Intensive Care Medicine
High Flow Nasal Cannula
High flow nasal cannula represents a therapy which takes advantage of high flows of air and blended oxygen to provide respiratory support
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Thoracostomy Tube Insertion
In this episode of our emergency and critical care procedures series we take a look at how to insert a tube thoracostomy.
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Monteggia fracture
Monteggia fracture. Fracture of the proximal or middle third of the ulna with associated radial head dislocation/instability. GB Monteggia 1812
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