An overview of Central Cord Syndrome.
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Tagged ‘Trauma’
Journal Review
Delayed Presentations to Emergency Departments of Children with Head Injury: A PREDICT Study
Blunt head trauma in the pediatric patient is a common presentation to emergency departments. Clinical decision rules such as the PECARN rule (Lancet. 2009, PubMed ID: 19758692), CATCH rule (CMAJ 2010,
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Journal Review
Cervical Spine Injury Risk Factors in Children with Blunt Trauma
Pediatric cervical spine injuries (CSI) are rare (1-2%) after blunt trauma. Decision rules to identify adults at low risk of cervical spine injury have been developed (NEXUS criteria (Hoffman, NEJM 2000,
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Journal Review
Delayed Fluid Resuscitation for Hypotensive Patients with Penetrating Torso Injuries
Prior to this study, the preoperative approach to hypotensive patients with trauma included prompt intravenous infusion of isotonic fluids – the rationale being to sustain tissue perfusion and vital organ function while diagnostic and therapeutic procedures were underway.
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Le Fort Fractures
A brief article discussing this rare group of fractures and their concomitant traumatic injuries.
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Core
Pediatric Femur Fractures
This post delves into the nuances of pediatric femoral shaft fractures.
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