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CATCH Predictors for Clinically Significant TBI 
 - GCS Less than 15 at 2 hours post
fracture - History ... exam - Any Sign ... of Basal Skull ... Fracture - Large ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... open/depressed skull ... • Sign of basal ... skull fracture, ... trama #pediatrics
Orthopedic Platings, Nails and Screws
Bohler’s Stirrup: U shaped device to hold a Steinmann pin and applying
Tongs: To apply skull ... of cervical injury ... compression over fracture ... of metaphyseal fractures ... following NOF fracture
Canadian CT Head Rule 

CT head is only required for minor head injury patients 
with any
open or depressed skull ... fracture 3. ... Any sign of basal ... skull fracture* ... #Diagnosis #Management
CHALICE Predictors of Clinically Significant Head Iniury 
History 
 - Witnessed LOC > 5min 
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penetrating or depressed skull ... fontanelle - Signs ... of Basal skull ... fracture - Presence ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... ↓ BP is a late sign ... potential pelvic fracture ... #Pediatrics ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
4m • Atypical Features ... ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... parotid/middle ear/skull ... CNS inflammatory cause ... prevent corneal injury
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Primary (Idiopathic): Unknown etiology, but associated
Prolonged shoulder injury ... , humeral head fracture ... a stroke that caused ... FrozenShoulder #pathophysiology ... diagnosis #symptoms #signs
Paget’s Disease: Complications
Abnormal Osteoclasts cause excessive bone turnover -> Incr bone resorption, Incr (abnormal) bone formation

MSK
Abnormal Osteoclasts cause ... -> Pathologic fractures ... radiculopathy • Skull ... PagetsDisease #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
Compartment Syndrome Pearls
A vicious cycle of increased pressure within a facial compartment leading to compression of
Pathophysiology: ... rest are late signs ... constrictive • Reduce fracture ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #pathophysiology