Radius and Ulna Fractures
Fractures of the distal radius are among the most common fractures, and of these, the most familiar pattern is the Colles’ fracture, first described in 1814. Although Colles considered these…
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Clavicle and Scapula Fractures
Clavicle fractures are common injuries, occurring most often in children and young adults. Treatment is determined largely by the location of the fracture and the degree of displacement. Many clavicle…
Carpal Fractures
Fractures of the carpal bones constitute approximately 6% of all fractures, but they are probably underdiagnosed. Scaphoid fractures are the most common fractures of carpal bones, accounting for more than…
General Principles of Fracture Care
Although each fracture requires individual evaluation and management, general principles of fracture assessment and fracture healing can be applied to aid providers in the proper care of patients with fractures….
Metacarpal Fractures
Fractures of the metacarpals are the second most common type of fracture seen in a primary care setting. They are classified according to the anatomic location of the fracture: head,…
Finger Fractures
Finger fractures are the most common types of fractures seen in primary care settings. Many of these fractures are sport or work related, but they may also occur in common…
Fracture Management by Primary Care Providers
The evaluation and management of patients with acute musculoskeletal injuries is a routine part of most primary care practices. Distinguishing a fracture from a soft tissue injury is an essential…
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Print Section Listen Introduction Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a common therapy in the intensive care unit (ICU), and begins with standard advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) algorithms as…
Prepping and Draping in the ICU
Prepping and Draping in the ICU Print Section Listen Introduction Preprocedural prepping and draping is essential to sterile performance of a procedure and prevention of device contamination. Proper preparation has…
Critical Care Transport
Critical Care Transport Print Section Listen Introduction Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are at their most vulnerable during the period of transport to and from the ICU. Definitions and Terms…
