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Case Reports
Use of Ultrasound for Joint Dislocation Reduction in an Austere Wilderness Setting: A Case Report.
- David A Kranc, A Wooten Jones, Joshua Nackenson, Christopher A Davis, Benjamin N Abo, and Seth C Hawkins.
- Prehosp Emerg Care. 2019 Jul 1; 23 (4): 584-589.
AbstractPoint-of-care ultrasound has been shown to have a demonstrable impact in the austere/out-of-hospital environment. As ultrasounds become more affordable and portable, a myriad of uses in austere environments are becoming recognized. We present a case of a stranded hiker with an ultrasound-confirmed glenohumeral joint dislocation who underwent ultrasound-guided intra-articular lidocaine injection and ultrasound-confirmed reduction. This procedure allowed the patient to hike out under his own power, avoiding the potential dangers of extrication to both patient and rescuers. We believe this case demonstrates the feasibility and utility of ultrasound in the out-of-hospital environment both procedurally and diagnostically.
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