Monthly Archives: September 2012

Compartment Syndrome Pearls

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Stephanie Taft, MD

Compartment Syndrome Pearls Dr. Rebecca Gardner — Regions Emergency Medicine Critical Case Conference September 13, 2012 75% of cases are associated with a fracture Initial signs are severe pain/pain out of proportion and pain with passive motion Patient symptoms, particularly … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 6, 2012 by Stephanie Taft, MD

Pelvic Injuries Pearls — from talk given by Dr. Thuan Ly, Regions Hospital Orthopedic Surgeon, on September 6, 2012 Stable pelvic injuries in the elderly, e.g. low mechanism, fall from standing Check Hgb every 6 hours until stable. Sclerotic vessels … Continue reading →

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HIV Meningitis

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Stephanie Taft, MD

Regions Hospital Critical Case Conference — August 30, 2012 — Summarized by Dr. Jessie Nelson HIV/Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis o    It is estimated that 1.2 million people are infected with HIV, but 1 in 5 do NOT know they have it. o   … Continue reading →

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Ovarian Torsion

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Stephanie Taft, MD

Regions Hospital Critical Case Conference Pearls — August 30, 2012 — Summarized by Dr. Jessie Nelson Ovarian torsion o    Torsion can happen at all ages and stages of female life (prenatal to post-menopausal) o    There is a relatively short list … Continue reading →

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