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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
Algorithm for evaluation of cervical spine injuries (Canadian C-spine Imaging Decision Rule) 

#Diagnosis #Management #Trauma #CT
Algorithm for evaluation ... Decision Rule) #Diagnosis ... #Management #Trauma ... #CT #CSpine #DecisionRule ... Clearance #Algorithm #Ddxof
Rapid Ultrasound in SHock Evaluation
RUSH Protocol:
 • PUMP: LV contractility, RV strain, tamponade
 • TANK: IVC
Rapid Ultrasound ... in SHock Evaluation ... Approach: • H - Heart ... E-FAST • A - Aorta ... Exam #protocol #diagnosis
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 ... Aortic #Dissection #diagnosis ... #management #vascular
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... Airway and cervical spine ... CSF leak from nose ... trama #pediatrics ... #peds
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
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... disease b) CHF ... medical and surgical management ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation ... stratification #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... are excellent at evaluating ... #algorithm #management ... #heartfailure #chf
Approach to the Sick Neonate (<1 month age)
1) Bring to Warmer, Call for Help
2) Apply Monitors
Start Empiric Management ... Mnemonic: T - Trauma ... (NAI) H - Heart ... (SVT, CHD), Hypovolemia ... #peds