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Mnemonics for bedside risk stratification of minor pediatric blunt head trauma, based on PECARN studies:
Blunt Head
pediatric blunt ... head trauma, based ... studies: Blunt Head ... nkuppermann #Management ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Mnemonics for bedside risk stratification of minor pediatric blunt head trauma, based on PECARN studies:
Blunt Head
pediatric blunt ... head trauma, based ... studies: Blunt Head ... nkuppermann #Management ... #Peds #Pediatrics
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE ... Radial head fractures ... non-displaced radial head ... • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Pediatric Concussions

Concussion is 
common after 
minor head 
Injuries 

Only 10% will 
report a loss of 
consciousness
common after minor ... head Injuries ... blow to the head ... Rapid shaking head ... #Peds #PatientInfo
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
shaft with radial head ... missing the radial head ... syndrome, ligamentous injury ... • If stable ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
of Head Injuries ... Potentionally serious head ... swelling >5 cm on head ... #Head #Injury # ... #peds
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... age 1), radial head ... brachial artery injury ... syndrome • ED Management ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM