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Pediatric Skull Fracture with Associated Hematoma on POCUS

Working with the challenges of risk stratification, management of
Pediatric Skull ... Hematoma on POCUS ... stratification, management ... of peds head trauma ... #Clinical #Ultrasound
Traumatic Splenic Hematoma on LUQ FAST Exam

31 yo M. Minor blunt trauma from bicycle accident. No
Minor blunt trauma ... No obvious injury ... #Spleen #Fracture ... Exam #Clinical #Ultrasound ... #Trauma #POCUS
CATCH Predictors for Clinically Significant TBI 
 - GCS Less than 15 at 2 hours post
at 2 hours post trauma ... depressed skull fracture ... of Basal Skull Fracture ... Large, boggy scalp hematoma ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics
Adrenal hematoma/hemorrhage on FAST exam

Adult male with RUQ/side pain after MVC. Transient prehospital hypotension.  Has
Has femur fracture ... intra-abdominal injury ... hemorrhage #FAST #Positive ... #trauma #clinical ... #ultrasound
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
cervical spine injury ... (glass holding position ... Used acutely in management ... exsanguinating pelvic trauma ... #Orthopedics #management
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... of basal skull fracture ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Head #Injury # ... trama #pediatrics
Pelvic Hematoma on POCUS
Fall w pubic ramus fracture. Pelvis FAST. Not all free fluid is simple
Pelvic Hematoma ... w pubic ramus fracture ... clue to pelvic injury ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #trauma #blood
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Airway Compromise - Position ... potential pelvic fracture ... #Pediatrics ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
after long bone fractures ... after an acute injury ... H/O antecedent trauma ... covering both gram positive ... of spinal cord injury
Positive FAST Exam Perihepatic Window

Multiple pts. with significant injuries from MVC. Young adult with femur fracture
Positive FAST Exam ... adult with femur fracture ... Grade V splenic injury ... Clinical #POCUS #Ultrasound ... #RUQ #Trauma