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Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
injury • Gait is abnormal ... decreased muscle tone ... Infections: - Viral ... dysfunction • Abnormal ... differential #algorithm
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
massive transfusion protocol ... pupil, normalized vital ... shock - ↓HR, ↓BP, Abnormal ... tone, ↓ power ... concern for spinal cord
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... for ED CORE TEMP ... • Continuous core ... cc bolus (large bore ... management #treatment #algorithm