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Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
Herniated disc - Hematoma ... other forms of trauma ... Vertebral burst fracture ... herniation - Trauma ... #differential #diagnosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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• S - Saddle anesthesia ... sequestration • epidural hematoma ... neoplasms • trauma ... Differential Diagnosis ... : • Spinal cord
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Diagnosis: ... H/O antecedent trauma ... - Intense pain ... days, the local pain ... loss of spinal cord
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Binder) • Use POCUS ... potential pelvic fracture ... 8, Responds to pain ... concern for spinal cord ... #management
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
at the site of pain ... diagnosis; the ... associated overlying hematoma ... POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #trauma