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PECARN Pediatric Blunt Head Trauma Algorithm - Age 2 and Up #Diagnosis #Management #Peds #Pediatrics #HeadTrauma
PECARN Pediatric ... Blunt Head Trauma ... 2 and Up #Diagnosis ... #PECARN #Algorithm ... #Over2 #Older2
PECARN Pediatric Blunt Head Trauma Algorithm - Age 2 and Up #Diagnosis #Management #Peds #Pediatrics #HeadTrauma
PECARN Pediatric ... Blunt Head Trauma ... 2 and Up #Diagnosis ... #PECARN #Algorithm ... #Over2 #Older2
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Resuscitation Algorithm ... Massive external hemorrhage ... expected to worsen over ... #Trauma #Resuscitation ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
often in older adults ... suddenly or evolve over ... Cerebellar hemorrhage ... Head trauma - Symptoms ... #differential #diagnosis
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
at level of the heart ... the level of the heart ... fractures in young adults ... Fluid resuscitation ... H/O antecedent trauma
Causes of Status Epilepticus in Adults
METABOLIC DISTURBANCES
Hepatic encephalopathy
Hypocalcemia
Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia
Hyponatremia
Uremia
INFECTIOUS PROCESSES
Central nervous system abscess
Encephalitis
Meningitis
WITHDRAWAL SYNDROMES
Alcohol
Antiepileptic drugs
Baclofen
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
CENTRAL
Epilepticus in Adults ... accident Eclampsia Head ... trauma: acute and ... Intracerebral hemorrhage ... #causes #neurology