6 results
CATCH Predictors for Clinically Significant TBI 
 - GCS Less than 15 at 2 hours post
Suspected open or depressed ... skull fracture ... Fracture - Large ... Predictors #Traumatic #Brain ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Depressed Pediatric Skull Fracture via POCUS 

Yale Case of Week: Depressed skull fracture in 7wk old.
Depressed Pediatric ... Skull Fracture ... Case of Week: Depressed ... skull fracture ... #Skull #Fracture
Depressed Skull Fracture on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

6 month baby fell 3 feet onto carpet.
Depressed Skull ... Fracture on Point ... Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... #Fracture #POCUS ... #Peds #Pediatrics
CHALICE Predictors of Clinically Significant Head Iniury 
History 
 - Witnessed LOC > 5min 
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penetrating or depressed ... skull injury or ... fracture - Presence ... Predictors #Traumatic #Brain ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Suspicion of open/depressed ... skull injury/tense ... fracture, e.g. ... #trama #pediatrics ... #peds
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Rib Fractures Rib ... fractures, though ... is required to fracture ... a lateral rib fracture ... , 50% of rib fractures