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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Pt is DNI with indication ... deformity (facial trauma ... pneumothorax. esophageal injury ... #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare #management
Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury 
#Management #Peds #Trauma #Cervical #Spine #Injury #CSpine #Algorithm #PEMSource
Pediatric Cervical ... Spine Injury ... #Management #Peds ... #Trauma #Cervical ... #Spine #Injury
The Canadian C-Spine Rule is a well-validated decision rule that can be used to safely rule
safely rule out Cervical ... alert, stable trauma ... Nrtaylor101 #Management ... #CSpine #Rule #Cervical ... #Injury #Imaging
Canadian C-spine Rule and Mnemonic
HIGH RISK FEATURES:
 - Sixty Five, Fast Drive, Sense Deprive?  Image,
#Management #Trauma ... #CSpine #Rule #Cervical ... #Injury #Imaging
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... • Airway and cervical ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Head #Injury # ... trama #pediatrics
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
B - Treatment Indications ... /mL (begin for vertical ... with severe liver injury ... HBV #Treatment #Indications ... #management #hepatology
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... assess for neck injury ... skin, ↑ HR, ↓ cap ... #Pediatrics #Trauma ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
polyurethrane film • Indications ... antibiotics • Indications ... changes, removal trauma ... of exudates of injured ... Dressings #Materials #management
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
TRACTION: Used in cervical ... TRACTION: Used in cervical ... Used acutely in management ... exsanguinating pelvic trauma ... #Orthopedics #management
Orthopedic Platings, Nails and Screws
Bohler’s Stirrup: U shaped device to hold a Steinmann pin and applying
traction in case of cervical ... injury Gigli Saw ... during amputation Cortical ... #Orthopedics #management ... #indications #hardware