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Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
airway is ... #Adult #Airway ... #Comparison #Differences ... #CriticalCare #Intubation ... #Diagnosis
Extraglottic Airway Devices - Comparison Table 

Device - Image - Position/Type - Gastric Decompression? - Allows
Extraglottic Airway ... Devices - Comparison ... Allows Endoscopic Intubation ... - Pediatric sizes ... #Extraglottic #Airway
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
management of Multiple Trauma ... desmopressin) - A - Airway ... management, intubation ... SMR - Consider POCUS ... -1 #Multiple #Trauma
Bronchiolitis - Lower respiratory tract (bronchioles) 

Microbiology 
 • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (most commonl
Continuous positive airway ... • Endotracheal intubation ... Bronchiolitis #Diagnosis ... Management #Peds #Pediatrics
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... applied) A - Airway ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... cord injury #Pediatrics ... #Trauma #Primary
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Resequenced Trauma ... life-threats in trauma ... resuscitation should focus ... #Trauma #Resuscitation ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
suffered no head trauma ... This post will focus ... arise from blunt trauma ... are diagnosed with ... monitored for airway