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Status Epilepticus - Management
Seizure > 5 mins or two seizures without complete recovery between them
PEDS
Benzo Dose
Status Epilepticus ... Anti-epileptic #3 ... management #treatment #algorithm ... #peds #pediatrics ... #neurology
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Post-traumatic seizure ... of basal skull fracture ... #Head #Injury # ... trama #pediatrics ... #peds
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Pediatric Elbow ... always abnormal 3. ... a significant injury ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology ... #peds #Pediatrics
CHALICE Predictors of Clinically Significant Head Iniury 
History 
 - Witnessed LOC > 5min 
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drowsiness - >= 3 ... - Seizure after ... head injury in ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
: 8 mg) over 2-3 ... IV infusion of 3 ... #Management #neurology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
age 1), radial head ... (age 3), internal ... brachial artery injury ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
injury, Heat stroke ... exertion/training - Seizures ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... obstruction 3. ... output: 200 ml/hr 3.
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... potential pelvic fracture ... and transport STAT ... Neurosurgery; consider seizure ... #Pediatrics
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation