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External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
SHORT-TERM PATTERNS ... - Trimodal pattern ... ICP - A trimodal pattern ... compliance LONGER TERM PATTERNS ... three discreet patterns
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
C02 (PECO2) • Abnormal ... zero WAVEFORM PATTERNS ... surface - Pattern ... #Capnography #interpretation ... #patterns #diagnosis
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... cervical spine • Breathing ... Amnesia >5 min • Abnormal ... #Algorithm #Management ... trama #pediatrics
Emergent Causes of Headache and Associated Risk Factors
Carbon monoxide poisoning
 - Breathing in enclosed or confined
poisoning - Breathing ... customary headache patterns ... with or without trauma ... - Traumatic injury
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... smooth cysts with normal ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern ... presentations - ILD, trauma ... DCLD #pulmonary #Algorithm
Handlebar Traumatic Injury 
Young girl presents to you after low energy, helmeted bicycle accident. Her vitals
Handlebar Traumatic Injury ... Her vitals are normal ... Keep this injury ... pattern on your ... #Injury #clinical
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Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
suffered no head trauma ... arise from blunt trauma ... chest radiograph pattern ... defaulting to a normal ... interpretation.