Motor Vehicle Accident

Stassi is administering neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to improve quadriceps strength following knee surgery. The patient reports that the stimulation feels uncomfortable as the current is delivered. Stassi would like to maintain a strong therapeutic muscle contracti ...  Show more

Inez is receiving physical therapy in the acute cardiac unit following an acute coronary event. During treatment, the physical therapist observes a new telemetry change characterized by progressive PR interval lengthening followed by a dropped QRS complex. The patient denies any ...  Show more

A 52-year-old female with renal failure has perioral numbness, paresthesias of the hands and feet, and muscle cramps. What metabolic findings might we expect? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media BoardVitals (Save 15% by using the promo code BOARDROUNDS.) 

In this lesson, you will hear an EMT respond at the scene of a car accident. Listen as he evaluates the patient’s neurological function and looks for signs of injury. See if you can pick out the verb “to press” while he examines the patient for injury. We will review this at the ...  Show more

A comatose 35-year-old man is admitted to the hospital after being involved in a motorcycle collision 

Cervical spine injuries result primarily from car accidents, falls, and sports activities (such as rugby or diving into shallow water). They can occur in young and old, and can cause considerable complications - from chronic pain to medication dependence. So what if anything can ...  Show more