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Pediatric Skull Fracture with Associated Hematoma on POCUS

Working with the challenges of risk stratification, management of
Pediatric Skull ... Fracture with Associated ... stratification, management ... of peds head trauma ... #Fracture #Hematoma
Tinnitus - Subjective (heard only by patient) - 90% - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral On Audiogram -
- Subjective (heard ... Causes: Thyroid Dysfunction ... • Whiplash • Skull ... Fracture • Closed ... Head Injury
Depressed Pediatric Skull Fracture via POCUS 

Yale Case of Week: Depressed skull fracture in 7wk old.
Fracture via POCUS ... Head CT showed no ... , supported by head ... #Skull #Fracture ... #Depressed #POCUS
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... of Head Injuries ... Potentionally serious head ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Head #Injury #
Canadian CT Head Rule 

CT head is only required for minor head injury patients 
with any
Canadian CT Head ... Rule CT head ... required for minor head ... fracture 3. ... #Diagnosis #Management
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
Algorithm for management ... Physical examination head ... SMR - Consider POCUS ... e.g. insulation, heat ... #Environment #Algorithm
Orthopedic Platings, Nails and Screws
Bohler’s Stirrup: U shaped device to hold a Steinmann pin and applying
Tongs: To apply skull ... compression over fracture ... replacement of head ... following NOF fracture ... #Orthopedics #management
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... the Management ... , tachycardia (heart ... evidence of organ dysfunction ... #SSTIs #Algorithm
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Binder) • Use POCUS ... bleeding source: Head ... D - Severe head ... respirations • ↑head ... bed 30 degrees, head
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 ... Resuscitation #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Management