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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Pediatric Head Trauma (PECARN) - Need for Head CT #Diagnosis #Management
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Pediatric ... Need for Head CT ... Management #EM #Peds ... #Trauma #Evaluation
Algorithm for the differentiation between simple and complex febrile seizures. Guidelines for evaluation of each. #Diagnosis
Algorithm for the ... Guidelines for evaluation ... Management #EM #Neuro #Peds ... Fever #Seizure #Algorithm ... #Workup #Simple
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
Estimated Medical Radiation ... Radiology #Background #Radiation ... #Nuclear #Comparison ... Risks #Testing #Study ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Imaging options for exclusion of PE in pregnant women
The radiation dose required for either V/Q scanning
pregnant women The radiation ... /Q scanning or CT-PA ... fetal dose of radiation ... PE #Pregnancy #Workup ... #Imaging #Comparison
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Radiation Dose to ... years - Upper GI Study ... Radiology #Background #Radiation ... #Nuclear #Comparison ... Risks #Testing #Study
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation ... enzymes, Head CT ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup ... Effectiveness #table #comparison
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... A) Initial Evaluation ... • Non-contrast CT ... • +/- bubble study ... Defined if 1) CT
Chronic Diarrhea - Workup
Osmotic:
 • Consider food diary and trial avoiding certain foods or meds, Consider
Chronic Diarrhea - Workup ... certain foods or meds ... 50mOsm/kg, Consider CT ... Abdominal imaging (CT ... differential #testing #evaluation
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
How much radiation ... of background radiation ... #Nuclear #Comparison ... Risks #Testing #Study ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Chronic ... imaging with barium, CT ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis