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Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury Risk Stratification: Rebaked Morsel

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 5, 2024

risk of C Spine injury) Altered Mental Status (GCS 3-8 or U on AVPU) Abnormal ABCs on exam Focal Neurologic Deficits (paresthesia, numbness, weakness) Not Negligible Risk (2.8% Moral of the Morsel Anatomy Matters: Pediatric patients have unique C-spine anatomy, which predisposes them to different injury patterns than adults.

Pediatrics

Pediatrics Head Injuries Dislocations Research

Basic Fracture Management

Mind The Bleep

MAY 1, 2024

If the limb is pale and pulseless this needs urgent referral to vascular as well as orthopaedics and the fracture needs reducing immediately. The aim is to prevent displacement and dislocation/subluxation. Neurovascular compromise – always check before and after any reduction manoeuvre. Use minimal cotton/padding.

Fractures

Fractures Head Injuries Documentation/Coding Dislocations

Emergency Care Today

Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury Risk Stratification: Rebaked Morsel

Basic Fracture Management

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