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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Pediatric Head Trauma (PECARN) - Need for Head CT #Diagnosis #Management
Trauma (PECARN) ... CT #Diagnosis # ... Management #EM # ... Peds #Trauma #Evaluation ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Rapid Ultrasound in SHock Evaluation
RUSH Protocol:
 • PUMP: LV contractility, RV strain, tamponade
 • TANK: IVC
in SHock Evaluation ... Approach: • H - Heart ... E-FAST • A - Aorta ... Exam #protocol #diagnosis ... #Ultrasound #pocus
POCUS Lung Algorithm for the Use of Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Dyspnea 

#Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
for the Use of Ultrasound ... in the Evaluation ... of Dyspnea #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
the wall of the aorta ... Evaluation: 1. ... opiates • Control heart ... #Dissection #diagnosis ... #management #vascular
A good approach when dealing with hypotension at the bedside includes using the following systematic four
systematic four step evaluation ... examination and ultrasound ... Heart Rate 2. ... Vascular Resistance #Diagnosis ... #Management #EM
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
decompensated heart ... dissection of ascending aorta ... commonly due to trauma ... Classification #Types #diagnosis ... #management #cold
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
decompensated heart ... dissection of ascending aorta ... commonly due to trauma ... Classification #types #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

Nice pick up with a POCUS RUSH exam in a patient with undifferentiated
Ruptured AAA on POCUS ... pick up with a POCUS ... AAA is hard to diagnose ... sometimes - MCW EM ... abdominal #aneurysm #aorta
Cardiac Tamponade on POCUS
Hypotension in trauma is not always due to hypovolemia. This was a great
Hypotension in trauma ... in diagnosing cardiac ... for definitive management ... - MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #clinical #ultrasound
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
pressure and cranial ultrasound ... When the diagnosis ... requires further evaluation ... coarctation of the aorta ... Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis