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Oncology Algorithm for the Management of Suspected Epidural Spinal Cord Compression (ESCC)

Suspected ESCC: Pain, weakness, numbness/paresthesias,
Oncology Algorithm ... for the Management ... of Suspected Epidural ... paresthesias, bowel/bladder ... #Spinal #Cord #
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
bladder continence ... Herniated disc • Epidural ... abscess • Epidural ... spondylosis • Epidural ... differential #algorithm
Spinal Epidural Abscess - Illness Script
Epidemiology:
 - Patients at risk for bacteremia: IVDU, dental abscess, HD
Spinal Epidural ... endocarditis, epidural ... triad: Fever, spinal ... sensory changes, and bladder ... #diagnosis #management
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
roots of lumbar spine ... disturbance • Bladder ... sequestration • epidural ... neoplasms • trauma ... palpation of the bladder
Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury 
#Management #Peds #Trauma #Cervical #Spine #Injury #CSpine #Algorithm #PEMSource
Pediatric Cervical Spine ... Injury #Management ... #Peds #Trauma # ... Cervical #Spine ... Injury #CSpine #Algorithm
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Neoplasm in lumbar spine ... • Trauma or epidural ... etc) in lumbar spine ... • As soon as bladder
Algorithm for evaluation of cervical spine injuries (Canadian C-spine Imaging Decision Rule) 

#Diagnosis #Management #Trauma #CT
Algorithm for evaluation ... of cervical spine ... injuries (Canadian C-spine ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Trauma #CT #CSpine
Canadian C-spine Rule and Mnemonic
HIGH RISK FEATURES:
 - Sixty Five, Fast Drive, Sense Deprive?  Image,
Canadian C-spine ... Walking ’round, C-Spine ... Range the spine! ... #Management #Trauma ... Clearance #Mnemonic #Algorithm
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
thoracentesis, paracentesis ... with neuraxial (spinal ... or epidural) anesthesia ... intracranial or spinal ... prostatectomy, bladder
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... Airway and cervical spine ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Head #Injury #trama