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Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... injury • Gait is abnormal ... compression by fractured ... : Areflexia UMN ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Airway Compromise - Position ... ↓ BP is a late sign ... potential pelvic fracture ... shock - ↓HR, ↓BP, Abnormal ... tone, ↓ power
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Pertinent positives ... Vital signs: BP ... Rib Fractures Rib ... defaulting to a normal ... With multiple lower
Toaster Electrocution Electrical Injury
Primary determination of injury extent = amount of CURRENT flowing through body.
VARIABLES: voltage,
ORTHO- fracture/ ... Abnormal ECG or ... Cardiac biomarkers positive ... Persistent chest ... do NOT recreate video