RebelEM

MAY 25, 2023

Ann Emerg Med 2017 [6] This was a retrospective database review of 7521 traumatic brain injury patients SBP target ≥90mmHg resulted in a mortality of 7.8% CRYSTALLOIDS Too much crystalloid resuscitation in traumatic hemorrhagic shock can increase dilutional coagulopathy, as well as increase morbidity and mortality Bickell WH et al.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 5, 2024

risk of C Spine injury) Altered Mental Status (GCS 3-8 or U on AVPU) Abnormal ABCs on exam Focal Neurologic Deficits (paresthesia, numbness, weakness) Not Negligible Risk (2.8% Moral of the Morsel Anatomy Matters: Pediatric patients have unique C-spine anatomy, which predisposes them to different injury patterns than adults.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 30, 2020

This study published in 2010 showed an absolute mortality reduction of 1.5% Lancet 2010 ) CRASH-3 was a well-designed, large, multi-centred randomized placebo controlled trial published in October 2019 ( The Lancet ). It asked if TXA had a mortality benefit in patients with isolated head trauma ( SGEM#270 )? TXA vs. 19.8%

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 17, 2020

Background: The CRASH-2 trial, published in 2010, showed a 1.5% However, patients with significant head injury were excluded in this study and it was unclear of the effect of TXA in this group. However, patients with significant head injury were excluded in this study and it was unclear of the effect of TXA in this group.

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Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

CRASH-3 TRIAL COLLABORATORS This international, multi-center, randomized, placebo-controlled trial looked at the effects of TXA on head injury-related death, disability, and adverse events in adult patients with TBI. The primary outcome was head injury-related death in-hospital within 28 days of injury.

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PHEM Cast

APRIL 19, 2016

Prehospital paediatric RSI We do it less despite similar injury aetiology/patterns Most children’s airways can be managed by basic manoeuvres However, children with a significant head injury deserve best airway care – ventilation, metabolic, haemodynamics, positioning.

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