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Ruptured Corpus Luteum with Hemoperitoneum in Early Pregnancy
We present a 24-year-old woman with a positive ß HCG at 5 weeks and 4 days with acute post-coital lower abdominal pain. Imaging revealed acute intra - abdominal bleeding and no intra-or extra uterine fetal sac present, We considered both ruptured ectopic pregnancy and ovarian hemorrhage – recognising that differentiation is difficult. At emer gency laparoscopy (Figure 1), the enlarged left ovary was actively bleeding, and luteal rupture with hemorrhage was diagnosed. Intraperitoneal lavage was performed, and hemostasis was achieved using bipolar coagulation and hemostatic agents (SURGICEL® Powder Absorbable Hemostat; E...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 12, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Masafumi Katakura, Yu Suzuki, Tadashi Namihira, Masahiro Ezawa, Takamasa Furukawa, Masahito Nakakuma Tags: Images in Gynecologic Surgery Source Type: research

Posttraumatic bronchobiliary fistulae due to foreign body remnants after  a road traffic injury: a case report
ConclusionsHerein, we report an extremely rare case of a posttraumatic bronchobiliary fistula caused by remnants of Surgicel hemostatic agent. Bronchobiliary fistula is mainly caused by untreated hydatid cyst, liver abscess, iatrogenic stenosis, and, rarely, trauma. Migration and erosion of oxidized regenerated cellulose through the diaphragm seems to be the causative factor of bronchobiliary fistula in this patient.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - May 21, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Nailed It!
​What do you do for a nail from a nail gun in the hand? This procedure is simple, but you have to worry about the aftermath. Complicated issues may arise post-procedure in the days to weeks after extraction, including retained foreign bodies, infection, fractures, disability, pain, nerve damage, tendon rupture, and cosmetic concerns.​Removing the nail is only half the battle. Proper removal, treatment, and follow-up should be considered with all foreign bodies in the skin, especially the hand. Being prepared for the possible aftershocks will help your patient have a successful recovery.A 23-year-old man with a nail fro...
Source: The Procedural Pause - June 1, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs

Hemostasis Solution Controls Bleeding during Surgery
A novel handheld device delivers a powder based on collagen to help surgeons achieve hemostatic bleeding control during surgical procedures.The Biom ’Up (Saint-Priest, France) HemoBlast Bellows is a sterile delivery device that is preloaded with a dry, sterile powder made of highly purified porcine collagen, glucose, chondroitin sulfate, and thrombin. The hemostatic powder is applied to the source of the bleeding by squeezing the bellows. Once applied, the powdered collagen and glucose components start the coagulation process by absorbing blood, concentrating coagulation factors and platelets, and providing a surface for...
Source: Medical Hemostat - January 2, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: hemostatguy at gmail.com (hemostat guy) Source Type: blogs

Snake venom is key ingredient in experimental drug for heart patients
An experimental antiplatelet drug has surprising bite. Based on a protein found in snake venom, the new drug prevented blood clotting in mice without causing excessive bleeding after an injury, according to research published Thursday in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology. The drug has yet to be tested in humans.Bleeding is a common side effect in the current crop of available antiplatelet drugs, which are usually prescribed for heart patients to prevent blood cells, called platelets, from clumping together and forming clots. Depending on where they occur, clots can lead to a stroke or heart atta...
Source: Medical Hemostat - June 9, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: hemostatguy at gmail.com (hemostat guy) Source Type: blogs

Nociceptive and Neuronal Evaluation of the Sciatic Nerve of Wistar Rats Subjected to Compression Injury and Treated with Resistive Exercise.
Conclusion. Climb stairs resistance exercise was not effective to speed up the regenerative process of axons. PMID: 27594795 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Pain Research and Management - September 8, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Antunes JS, Lovison K, Karvat J, Peretti AL, Vieira L, Higuchi GH, Brancalhão RM, Ribeiro Lde F, Bertolini GR Tags: Pain Res Manag Source Type: research

Ultrasound: Foreign Body Removal
Part 2 in a SeriesAre you ready for summer? That means more bare feet, flip-flops, and the potential for foreign bodies of the foot and toe. We will continue to highlight tools and tricks to help you master soft tissue foreign body removal in the emergency department. A refresher on the basics of ultrasound is available in our blog post from last month: http://emn.online/1UGtduz.Foreign bodies of the toe or foot are common presentations in emergency departments, and one way to determine the size and shape of retained superficial foreign bodies is to use ultrasound and the linear probe. This simple technique may hel...
Source: The Procedural Pause - April 1, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs

Should Fluoro be Your New Go-To?
Part Three in a Three-Part Series   This is the third and final part of our series on foreign bodies and fluoroscopy. Click here for part one and here for part two.   This month, we walk you through a step-by-step guide with bonus video footage to aid in your technique. This progressive procedure is absolutely significant to your practice, and we hope you all get a chance to try it.     The Approach n        Identification of foreign body on plain film or ultrasound n         Saphenous or posterior tibial nerve block n         Enlargement of the wound or entrance site using incision...
Source: The Procedural Pause - January 4, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs

Mallinckrodt Diversifies Hospital Growth Portfolio, Acquiring Three Commercial-Stage, Global Specialty Hemostasis Brands From The Medicines Company
CHESTERFIELD, United Kingdom, Dec. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mallinckrodt plc (NYSE: MNK), a leading global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement with The Medicines Company (NASDAQ: MDCO) under which subsidiaries of Mallinckrodt plc will acquire a global portfolio of three commercial-stage topical hemostasis drugs – RECOTHROM® Thrombin topical (Recombinant), PreveLeak™ Surgical Sealant, and RAPLIXA™ (Fibrin Sealant) – for an initial payment of approximately $175 million, inclusive of existing inventory. Th...
Source: Medical Hemostat - December 19, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: hemostatguy at gmail.com (hemostat guy) Source Type: blogs

Tap that Knee! Basics of Arthrocentesis
Part 2 of a Series   Our series on joint care has given you a basic overview on knee arthrocentesis. Typically, it is not necessary to have an orthopedic consultant come to the bedside in the emergency department to do this procedure. Arthrocentesis is a procedure you can do well and feel confident about your technique.   Take a moment to review our last blog post on knee pain before reading this post and watching the accompanying video. (http://bit.ly/1Q7dG4h.) As always, review the anatomy; it plays a key part in successful bedside technique. Ultrasound-guided arthrocentesis is always a favored approach.   Although em...
Source: The Procedural Pause - October 1, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs

Medtech approvals: FDA releases June 2015 PMAs
The FDA today released its list of the pre-market approvals it granted for medical devices in June 2015: Summary of PMA Originals & Supplements Approved Originals: 5 Supplements: 80 Summary of PMA Originals Under Review Total Under Review: 53 Total Active: 22 Total On Hold: 31 Summary of PMA Supplements Under Review Total Under Review: 575 Total Active: 418 Total On Hold: 157 Summary of All PMA Submissions Originals: 4 Supplements: 72 Summary of PMA Supplement PMA Approval/Denial Decision Times Number of Approvals: 80 Number of Denials: 0 Average Days Fr Receipt to Decision (Total Time): 115.2 FDA Time: 97.1 ...
Source: Mass Device - August 20, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: MassDevice Tags: Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Regulatory/Compliance Source Type: news

Dabbling in Dentistry
Most people will experience dental pain or a dental complication at some point in their lives. Dental pain is an incredibly common complaint by people of all ages, especially those who lack dental insurance and suitable hygiene habits. Sometimes, though, poor dentition or injury is simply a result of bad luck. Patients often present to the ED hoping to find a dentist and an answer to their problems.   Your first thought? “I am not a dentist. What am I going to do?” You’re right to an extent. We are not dentists, and often feel we have little to offer patients for acute issues that require equipment we don’t have a...
Source: The Procedural Pause - July 1, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs