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Penetrating chest trauma

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Whilst you were busy managing head injuries and drownings, Ranulf had been out with a group of boys from school this evening. You will be running the show today, and you want to use your preparation time well. They had been enjoying a celebratory dinner following their safe return from a trip to the Amazon rainforest.

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Vomiting in the Young Child: Nothing or Nightmare

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Think meningitis, UTI, or sepsis. Abusive head injury is the most common cause of death from child abuse. Up to 30% of infants with abusive head injury may be misdiagnosed on initial presentation. Effortless tachypnea may be a sign of acidosis or sepsis. In the stable patient, get an upper GI contrast study.

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Grand Rounds Recap 5.3.23

Taming the SRU

then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9, then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9, then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9,