RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT: The Experience of Survivors of Firearm Suicide Attempts: A Retrospective Case Series

Firearm-related suicides are a significant public health issue in the United States, accounting for more than half of all suicide deaths…

Posterior Hip Dislocations: ED Recognition & Management

A 33-year-old previously healthy male presented to the ED with right hip pain after an MVC in which he was the unrestrained passenger in a car going 30-40 MPH. Vitals were notable for HR of 105, and were otherwise within normal limits. On physical exam, his right lower extremity was without obvious deformity or overlying skin changes, but was noted to be shortened with tenderness to palpation and pain with range of motion about the hip…

OrthopedicsAlyssa AltheimerMarch 4, 2025Hip Dislocation, Orthopedics, Trauma, Hip FractureComment

Pre-Hospital Hemorrhage Control: A Review of the Literature

EMS, Trauma, Public HealthBrian DruryFebruary 18, 2025EMS, trauma, critical careComment

A Review of Adolescent Triplane Fractures of the Distal Tibia

Triplane fractures of the distal tibia are multi-planar fractures that violate the tibia and joint space in three configurations – the axial, sagittal and frontal planes.

Sports Medicine, OrthopedicsElizabeth LanataFebruary 10, 2025Orthopedics, Triplane Fracture, Distal Tibia FractureComment

Tummy Troubles & Twists: Exploring Pediatric Abdominal Pain and Ovarian Torsion

A 14-year-old female presented to the Pediatric Emergency Department (PED) with one week of intermittent right lower quadrant (RLQ) abdominal pain. The pain was sudden, sharp, and moderate to severe in intensity, but it spontaneously resolved and was not present at the time of evaluation. She reported no urinary symptoms, and the pain…

Pediatrics, Emergency MedicineDerek ScottFebruary 4, 2025pediatric EM, OB/Gyn, Emergency Medicine

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