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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
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
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
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
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 ... #Examination #Peds