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April 2008 Challenge

48-year-old Amish female transferred via lifeflight after an auto vs. buggy accident.  The patient is intubated at the scene for a EMsono ChallengeGCS 6.  Her vitals on arrival are as follows:  BP-84/50, HR 142, RR- 20 (bagged) and PO-100%.  On examination, she has multiple bruises noted on her torso and extremities.  Her pelvis is unstable and she has a closed right femur fracture.  After initial stabilization you perform a FAST exam.  The pericardial, perisplenic and pelvic windows were negative.  On the perihepatic window you note the following...

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Published Apr 20 2008, 06:55 AM by Rob
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jgoldstein said:

great case!

April 22, 2008 5:14 PM
 

Rob said:

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April 23, 2008 12:27 AM
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