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Case Report: a High-Voltage Victim

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A 44 year-old male with unknown past medical history came by emergency medical services (EMS) to the emergency department (ED) for an electrical injury and fall from a high voltage electrical pole. Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 8e. His ECG was unremarkable. McGraw Hill; 2016.

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Unstable Pelvic Trauma Patient: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management

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C, respiratory rate 20 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation 95% on room air. For a broader overview of pelvic trauma, please review Dr. Lupez’s 2017 article here: [link]. This is less critical in ED management of the unstable pelvic fracture, as the optimal site for identification of rectal or vaginal tears is the operating room.

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