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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. The nuances of fracture patterns and delineating mechanically unstable pelvic fractures from stable ones is less important to the ED. 12 An AP x-ray of the pelvis should be obtained in the ED for unstable patients.

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An EM Resident’s Guide to Basic Airway Management

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While this guide isnt exhaustive, its designed by residents, for residents, to provide practical tips and foundational knowledge thats crucial in the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of the ED. Introduction Airway management is a critical ED skill to master. Figure 7: (modified from Tanoubi 2009).

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