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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Blunt Thoracic Trauma

- Dr. Tom Fadial @thame 

#Blunt #Cardiac #Injury #Thoracic
Algorithm for the ... Blunt Thoracic Trauma ... Injury #Thoracic #Trauma ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Evaluation #Emergency
ED Thoracotomy Instructions

Getting Into the Chest:
1. Bilateral finger thoracotomies
  • 4th or 5th intercostal space
• Curve along rib ... Open chest with rib ... Run hand along ribs ... Instructions #procedure #emergency ... #trauma #checklist
Differential Diagnosis of Pericardial Effusion

Trauma
Pericarditis
Recent MI
Autoimmune 
Neoplastic 
Endocrine/Metabolic 
Venous Congestion 
Medications 

- Dr. Tom Fadial https://twitter.com/thame

#Pericardial
Pericardial Effusion Trauma ... Diagnosis #Management #Emergency ... #Algorithm
Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: ED Thoracotomy Instructions
1. CALL FOR HELP.
2. GATHER SUPPLIES.
   +/- Sterile gloves,
4th ICS, along rib ... : Sternal saw, trauma ... Instructions #procedure #emergency ... #trauma #checklist
Causes of Common Accidental and Non-Accidental Pediatric Fractures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Accidental Trauma
 - Distal Radius
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Accidental Trauma ... Non-Accidental Trauma ... Humerus, Tibia, Ribs ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
and Management Algorithm ... Pericardial friction rub ... instrumentation, EtOH, blunt trauma ... Asthenic body, h/o trauma ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Chest Trauma Complications - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Pericarditis
 • Myocardial Contusion
 •
Chest Trauma Complications ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Chest Wall: • Rib ... Hemothorax #Chest #Trauma ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Penetrating Neck Trauma 

Dr. Tom Fadial https://twitter.com/thame

#Neck #Trauma #Penetrating #Algorithm #Ddxof
Algorithm for the ... Penetrating Neck Trauma ... thame #Neck #Trauma ... #Penetrating #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Management #Emergency
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Department of Emergency ... Department of Emergency ... suffered no head trauma ... arise from blunt trauma ... following chest trauma
Traumatic Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Surface Injury:
 • Corneal Abrasion
 • Ultraviolet Keratitis
 • Chemical
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... alkali) Blunt Trauma ... lid: • Orbital Rim ... Hyphema, history of trauma ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm