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Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
Triquetral Fracture ... most commonly fractured ... bone fracture ... radius or ulna fractures ... #Wrist #Carpal
CATCH Predictors for Clinically Significant TBI 
 - GCS Less than 15 at 2 hours post
at 2 hours post trauma ... depressed skull fracture ... exam - Any Sign ... of Basal Skull Fracture ... #Pediatrics
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... distal radius fracture ... , scaphoid fracture ... unless associated fracture ... #Radiology #XRay
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
injury • Post-traumatic ... fontanelle • Sign ... of basal skull fracture ... #Head #Injury #trama ... #pediatrics #peds
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
into the hand and wrist ... In case of a fracture ... important to look for signs ... proximal to the carpal ... Interpretation #Checklist #radiology
CHALICE Predictors of Clinically Significant Head Iniury 
History 
 - Witnessed LOC > 5min 
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fontanelle - Signs ... of Basal skull fracture ... #Brain #Injury ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics