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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Pediatric Head Trauma (PECARN) - Need for Head CT #Diagnosis #Management
Need for Head CT ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #Peds #Trauma
Perimortem Hysterotomy Instructions

Do 4 minutes into arrest if uterus above the umbilicus

1. Manage Arrest
 • Compressions,
help: OB, ICU, Peds ... peritoneum with fingers ... • Push head out ... cord, baby to peds ... Obstetrics #Emergency #management
BRUE (Brief Resolved Unexplained Event) Algorithm

ALTE (Apparent Life Threatening Event) is out, replaced with a new
Threatening Event) is out ... Unexplained Event) #Diagnosis ... #Management #Peds
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... and Management ... ankles, knees, fingers ... • Dual-energy CT ... #diagnosis #management
Plain radiography of the abdomen revealed calcification of both adrenal glands. A homozygous mutation in LIPA
confirmed the diagnosis ... liver, spleen, and gut ... #clincial #peds ... calcifications #infant #NEJM
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
dislocation, due to EDS ... tendon), mallet finger ... tendon) • ED Management ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hand
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
access, monitor • Finger ... • Non-contrast CT ... Defined if 1) CT ... stenosis 4) Ruled out ... stroke #workup #diagnosis
Efforts to standardize the approach to trauma have led to an algorithmic, thoughtless approach to trauma
over-utilizes CT ... trauma patients, CT ... as the critical diagnostic ... following are carried out ... #Management #Trauma
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
be detected on CT ... should be ruled out ... Management ● Early ... ● Supportive management ... Summary #CheatSheet #Diagnosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
and Management ... Summary Diagnosis ... poorly fermentable fiber ... Antidepressants - Gut-directed ... #Management #gastroenterology