Use of Ultrasound for Joint Dislocation Reduction in an Austere Wilderness Setting: A Case Report.
Prehosp Emerg Care
; 23(4): 584-589, 2019.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30303761
ABSTRACT
Point-of-care ultrasound has been shown to have a demonstrable impact in the austere/out-of-hospital environment. As ultrasounds become more affordable and portable, a myriad of uses in austere environments are becoming recognized. We present a case of a stranded hiker with an ultrasound-confirmed glenohumeral joint dislocation who underwent ultrasound-guided intra-articular lidocaine injection and ultrasound-confirmed reduction. This procedure allowed the patient to hike out under his own power, avoiding the potential dangers of extrication to both patient and rescuers. We believe this case demonstrates the feasibility and utility of ultrasound in the out-of-hospital environment both procedurally and diagnostically.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Ultrasonography
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Point-of-Care Systems
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Joint Dislocations
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Emergency Medical Services
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Manipulation, Orthopedic
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Prehosp Emerg Care
Journal subject:
MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article