ER Flashcards
What is first priority of unresponsive child
Establish an airway!
ETT formula
Age/4 + 4
What is alternative
Medication in animal bites with PNC allergy
Clinda + Bactrian
What are signs of venomous snake
Triangular head with fangs
Local erythema, swelling w enlarged nodes and bullae
What to do if venomous snake?
Stabilize, immobilized and let it hand to side
Swelling of the nasal septum with obstruction requires immediate?
ENT consult for drainage
The most common form of abuse is
Neglect
Which fractures are most likely due to abuse
Bucket handle fractures, corner fractures, spiral fractures, rib, skull, spinous process, scapula, sternum
Which fracture is associated with hemotympanum, hearing loss, facial paralysis and CSF otorrhea
Temporal bone fracture
Which fracture is associated with battle sign or Ecchymosis behind the ear and raccoon eyes
Basilar skull fracture
Any toddler getting swung by the arms might have
Subluxation of the Radial head or nursemaids
Periorbital ecchymosis can be a sign of
Neuroblastoma