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Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
be delayed) — high ... arrival MSK - Fractures ... risk in high voltage ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
Algorithm for management ... systemic, e.g. pelvic binder ... e.g. long fall, high ... SMR - Consider POCUS ... #Environment #Algorithm
The Pre-hospital Management of Pelvic Fractures - An Algorithm for the Application of Pelvic Binders in
The Pre-hospital Management ... of Pelvic Fractures ... - An Algorithm ... in Trauma #Management ... Trauma #Pelvic #Binders
Canadian C-spine Rule and Mnemonic
HIGH RISK FEATURES:
 - Sixty Five, Fast Drive, Sense Deprive?  Image,
Rule and Mnemonic HIGH ... RISK FEATURES: ... LOW RISK FEATURES ... #Management #Trauma ... Clearance #Mnemonic #Algorithm
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Orthostatic Hypotension Management ... Algorithm • Hypovolemic ... • Abdominal binder ... tension of the thigh ... #Algorithm #treatment
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... • Consider K+ binder ... hyperkalemia #potassium #high ... #algorithm #treatment
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
immature blasts and high ... Spontaneous if high ... worrisome EKG features ... Non calcium phos binders ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... of basal skull fracture ... Dangerous mechanism — high-speed ... fall from >3 m, high-speed ... #Algorithm #Management
KDIGO Treatment algorithm for management of acute hyperkalemia in the emergency department
 • Place on cardiac
KDIGO Treatment algorithm ... for management ... • Consider K+ binder ... #algorithm #treatment ... #potassium #high
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
See Drug Dosing Binder ... ) • Use POCUS ... potential pelvic fracture ... Survey #CABCDE #management