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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Pediatric Head Trauma (PECARN) - Need for Head CT #Diagnosis #Management
Head Trauma (PECARN ... ) - Need for Head ... CT #Diagnosis # ... Peds #Trauma #Evaluation ... #Head #HeadTrauma
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
often in older adults ... Head trauma - Symptoms ... shortly after head ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Algorithm for the diagnostic evaluation of dizziness. (HINTS = head-impulse, nystagmus, test of skew.)
Questions regarding the
diagnostic evaluation ... (HINTS = head-impulse ... A diagnostic algorithm ... of dizziness or vertigo ... #Differential #
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Algorithm Presyncope ... movement of the head ... #differential # ... diagnosis #neurology ... #management
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Diagnosis Framework ... The evaluation should ... Vasculitis • Head ... • Head and neck ... , or head trauma
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Resuscitation Algorithm ... disruption of airway, head ... resuscitation should focus ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Management