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Suspicious Fractures for Abuse - Non-accidental Trauma

Metaphyseal fracture (Bucket handle fracture or Corner fracture) 
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Non-accidental Trauma ... Rib fracture ... with CPR (not posterior ... #ChildAbuse ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
Pertinent Chest x-ray ... Findings in the Trauma ... abdominal viscus #cxr ... #chestxray #trauma ... #diagnosis #signs
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
Rib fractures on ... US beats CXR on ... Most CXR are wasted ... #Rib #fracture # ... #ultrasound #trauma
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Pertinent positives ... Vital signs: BP ... Rib Fractures Rib ... x-ray (CXR), try ... seen on a CXR.2
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Airway Compromise - Position ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... potential pelvic fracture ... #Trauma #Primary