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Olecranon fracture - Fracture clinics
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? ! Always look for any evidence of a 'missed' injury, especially dislocation of the radial head. Early … with this injury? When should I refer for an orthopaedic consultant opinion? What are the indications … Discharge advice to parents Isolated, undisplaced/stable Within 1 week post- injury (with x-ray) At 3 weeks …
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Headache
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media Meningitis and encephalitis Head injury Key points Children presenting with headache require … of meningitis or encephalitis Recent history of significant head injury Known systemic disorder: haematological … with trauma Head injury Raised intracranial pressure (ICP) Idiopathic intracranial hypertension Hydrocephalus …
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Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
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abnormality on blood film any concern for possible alternative diagnosis chronic ITP head injury or signs … activities to minimise the risk of head injury: avoid contact sports (eg footy, rugby, soccer, hockey … if head injury or severe headache Consider consultation with local paediatric team when Uncertainty about …
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Burns - Acute Management
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Nurse head up to reduce swelling and oedema Ocular burns (See Acute eye injuries in children ) Signs … and Dressings Key points Burn injuries should be managed as a Trauma case requiring primary and secondary survey … to a deeper burn for any given temperature Assessment of burn depth is difficult, especially early post injury …
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Radius - ulna shaft diaphysis fractures - Emergency Department
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with this injury? 1. Summary Fracture Type ED Management Follow-up Greenstick Refer to acceptable angulations … of the radial head (Monteggia fracture-dislocation). Greenstick fracture Figure 2: AP and lateral x-ray … inspected on x-ray . An isolated ulna fracture may be associated with dislocation of the radial head …
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Vomiting
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Infection History of head injury/concern for NAI Intracranial bleed Metabolic Abdominal pain, polyuria … with vomiting due to head injury provided other signs such as conscious state are carefully monitored Cessation … of ondansetron for vomiting after head trauma: does it mask clinically significant traumatic brain injury? March …
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Ataxia
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Head injury Metabolic disorders Stroke Key points Assessment focuses on a thorough evaluation … Diffuse axonal injury Concussion Both acute and chronic History or clinical findings of head injury Risk … hours) Antecedents include recent viral illness rash head trauma earache Symptoms of ataxia clumsiness …
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Trauma: Tertiary Survey
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who are unable to communicate pain are at increased risk of missed injuries Head and face Face, scalp … secondary survey Key Points The principal aim of a tertiary survey is to ensure all injuries are recognised …, including those injuries not identified during primary and secondary survey Tertiary survey should …
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Dental trauma
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, and often occurs alongside other injuries, especially facial and head injuries . Where required, perform a … of dental trauma depends on whether primary or permanent teeth are involved Injuries to primary teeth …, splinted or replanted Severe injuries to primary teeth can cause later problems in the formation …
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Metatarsal Foot Fractures - Emergency Department
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. How common are they and how do they occur? Fractures of the metatarsals are common injuries … than 5yrs are more likely to injure 5th metatarsal Common mechanisms of injury include: Fall from … a height Sport related injury Inversion injury of ankle Crush injury caused by a heavy object falling onto …