Comparison of the effects PRICE and POLICE treatment protocols on ankle function in patients with ankle sprain.

Background: Ankle sprain is a frequent reason for presentation to the emergency department. Current treatment modalities include Protection, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (POLICE) and Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (PRICE). This study aimed to compare the effects of PRICE and POLICE treatment protocols.

Pelvic Compression Device (Binder) Application Training in Medical Students: A Manikin Study.

Background: Correct application of external pelvic compression devices (binders) is crucial in managing multitrauma patients with suspected pelvic fractures to control hemorrhage. Yet, there is a lack of practical training standards for pelvic compression device application in medical school education.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate simulation training of pelvic compression device application by medical students to determine the number of applications required to meet proficiency measured by correct application and timeliness.

The acute motor axonal neuropathy variant of Guillain-Barré Syndrome diagnosed after ankle trauma.

A case of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) was diagnosed in a patient admitted to the emergency department (ED) after ankle trauma was presented. GBS is generally defined as immune-mediated peripheral neuropathy that develops after an infection. Our patient presented to ED with ankle trauma that developed after fatigue.