EMDocs

MARCH 2, 2024

A 3 cm scalp laceration is noted, and a CT scan of the head shows a linear nondepressed skull fracture in the area of the laceration without evidence of intracranial hemorrhage. This is considered an open fracture. Patients with open skull fractures should be evaluated by neurosurgery and admitted for observation.

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EMS Fractures Seizures Head Injuries 119

Taming the SRU

MARCH 14, 2023

Case 2 19 year old seizure A 19-year-old male is brought into your emergency department via EMS for witnessed seizure-like activity. The seizure abated with rectal diazepam given by the squad. You notice a med-alert bracelet with the patient’s name and the word “SEIZURES.” Marmarou, Young, Aygok. Neurosurg Focus.

Seizures 52

Seizures Emergency Department Pediatrics Critical Access 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 21, 2023

The patient had a witnessed generalized tonic-clonic seizure leading to GCS 4. In the resuscitation room, the patient had another seizure that stopped after IV Lorazepam. CT head showed traumatic SAH and small SDH with a traumatic occipital fracture. Seizure activity was witnessed in the ED. Is this takotsubo?

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EKG/ECG Seizures Fractures 52