If there is smoke, there must be fire - Isolated distal, non-displaced, intraarticular ulna fracture: A case report.

Introduction: Falling on the outstretched arm is a frequent trauma. The consequences can be isolated fractures of the distal radius, combined fractures of the distal radius and distal ulna - whereas the isolated fracture of the distal ulna is an uncommon trauma.

Presentation Of Case: We report on a 20- year- old male who presented at the emergency department after a motorcycle accident, suffering pain at his left forearm and left wrist.

The Use of Short-Term Acupressure to Prevent Long-Term PONV: Was This a Case of Too Little, Too Late?

Purpose: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common surgical complication that contributes to poor patient outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine if acupressure to the P6 pressure point during the immediate postoperative period decreased PONV for the first 24 postoperative hours.

Design: This was a double-blind, randomized study.