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Pediatric Skull Fracture with Associated Hematoma on POCUS

Working with the challenges of risk stratification, management of
Pediatric Skull Fracture ... stratification, management ... of peds head trauma ... everywhere #Skull #Fracture ... #Hematoma #POCUS
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Definition ... shock. ... dissection of ascending aorta ... commonly due to trauma ... Types #diagnosis #management
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
shock, cryptic ... shock. ... dissection of ascending aorta ... commonly due to trauma ... types #diagnosis #management
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
• Initial Management ... after long bone fractures ... fibula) and hip fractures ... stabilization of long bone fractures ... H/O antecedent trauma
The Pre-hospital Management of Pelvic Fractures - An Algorithm for the Application of Pelvic Binders in
The Pre-hospital Management ... of Pelvic Fractures ... #Management ... #Prehospital #Trauma ... Binders #Algorithm #Indications
ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Fundamentals
Definitions:
 • ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) provides prolonged pulmonary and/or circulatory support
Arterial side (aorta ... Indications: • ... PE, cardiogenic shock ... Oxygenation #diagnosis #management
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
Anesthesiafor Trauma ... after requested by Trauma ... #NerveBlock #Indications ... #Orthopedics #Management ... Regional #Anesthesia #Trauma
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... potential pelvic fracture ... #Pediatrics #Trauma ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
suffered no head trauma ... This post will focus ... arise from blunt trauma ... minor, can be an indication ... following chest trauma