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An Algorithm for the Application of Pelvic Binders in Trauma
#Management #Prehospital #Trauma #Pelvic #Binders #Algorithm #Indications
Pelvic Binders in Trauma ... #Management #Prehospital ... #Trauma #Pelvic ... Binders #Algorithm #Indications
Multiple Uses for Tranexamic Acid (TXA) - Evidence Based Indications and Dosing

Trauma < 3 hrs •
Evidence Based Indications ... and Dosing Trauma ... TranexamicAcid #Indications ... #management #EBM ... #trauma
Lateral Canthotomy and Cantholysis 
Primary indications 
 - Decreased visual acuity 
 - Intraocular pressure >
Cantholysis Primary indications ... Proptosis Secondary Indications ... #Cantholysis #Indications ... #Ophthalmology ... #Management
Differential Diagnosis of Pericardial Effusion

Trauma
Pericarditis
Recent MI
Autoimmune 
Neoplastic 
Endocrine/Metabolic 
Venous Congestion 
Medications 

- Dr. Tom Fadial https://twitter.com/thame

#Pericardial
Pericardial Effusion Trauma ... Venous Congestion Medications ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Lateral Canthotomy / Cantholysis - Procedure Instructions

The orbit is a relatively closed compartment and an acute
the context of trauma ... #Management #Lateral ... Retrobulbar #Hemorrhage #Ophthalmology
Priapism 

Secondary Causes:
Medications- intracavernosal injections, anticoagulants, PDE5 inhibitors, alpha blockers, methylphenidate, cocaine
Any hyperviscosity syndrome (SCD, leukemia,
Secondary Causes: Medications ... Pelvic/penile trauma ... Priapism #Diagnosis #Management
Glaucoma - Emergency Department Management
- All patients should get emergency ophthalmologic consultation
- Start with eye drops
Emergency Department Management ... get emergency ophthalmologic ... and add systemic medications ... #Pharmacology #Management ... #Ophthalmology
General Guidelines for Emergent Exploratory Thoracotomy
 - Initial thoracostomy tube drainage > 20 mL/Kg 
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#Thoracotomy #Indications ... #Management #Trauma
What is a Boxer’s fracture?? Fracture of the 4th or 5th metacarpal neck
 - Common in
direct blunt/force trauma ... Management: - ... weeks Urgent orthopedics ... Metacarpal #Diagnosis #Management ... #Referral #Orthopedics
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
Framework and Management ... Bronchiectasis, Trauma ... Coagulopathy Initial Management ... : 1) Indications ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management