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Mnemonics for bedside risk stratification of minor pediatric blunt head trauma, based on PECARN studies:
Blunt Head
stratification of minor ... pediatric blunt ... Children ≥ 2 years of Age ... nkuppermann #Management ... #Minor #HeadTrauma
Mnemonics for bedside risk stratification of minor pediatric blunt head trauma, based on PECARN studies:
Blunt Head
stratification of minor ... pediatric blunt ... Children < 2 years of Age ... nkuppermann #Management ... #Minor #HeadTrauma
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
bilateral, malignant, pediatric ... at autopsy • Age ... palpitations, tremor ... hypotension (may reflect ... #treatment
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
peaks between the ages ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... Enhancement - TM and tumor ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
esophageal sphincter to relax ... Pseudoachalasia: Malignant tumor ... loss (>6.8 kg) • Age ... Treatment options ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management