Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

She has a right parietal-occipital region haematoma, and you think you might be able to feel a step – you’re pretty convinced she has a palpable skull fracture. No, I don’t give TXA to kids with isolated head injuries We want to stop any clot breakdown to try and slow any potential bleeding. This is not good.

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Head Injuries Seizures Pediatrics Outcomes 145

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

AUGUST 5, 2023

Comparison of PECARN, CATCH, and CHALICE rules for children with minor head injury: a prospective cohort study. He is a […] The post SGEM#412: I Can’t Choose…from all the Head Injury Prediction Rules first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. So, should we CT scan children with minor head injury?

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Head Injuries Pediatrics Fractures Outcomes 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 19, 2023

An x-ray confirms a toddler’s fracture. You have four options: Above knee cast Below knee cast Boot Nothing Our approach to managing toddler’s fractures mostly comes from retrospective case studies and only two small prospective case series. Toddler’s fractures heal quickly, with excellent outcomes. But what will you do?

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Head Injuries Fractures Outcomes Hospitals 81

EMDocs

JULY 11, 2023

A 2013 study found oral mucosal and head bleeding due to injury were most common in those < 6 months. PECARN Pediatric Head Injury/Trauma Algorithm, Canadian CT Head Injury Rule, Ottawa Knee and Ankle Rules) do not apply to those with hemophilia and should not guide management. PMID: 19637999.

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Head Injuries Pediatrics Dislocations CDC 75

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

After rescue, she had an apparent head injury and was confused but protecting her airway with grossly normal vital signs. CT HEAD Bilateral hemorrhagic contusions, left subdural hematoma with mass effect, scattered subarachnoid hemorrhage, occipital bone fracture and venous thrombosis adjacent to fracture site.

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Rural Doctors Net

AUGUST 30, 2013

Belly needs to be evaluated for bleeding – there was initial concern re; LUQ pain – perhaps a splenic injury? Wrap the pelvis – use a proper binder if there is ANY concern re: a pelvic injury. Pull straight any fractures & splint them. Remember to apply splints to skin! Emlyns on the PROMMT data.

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Burns Hospitals Ambulance Services Wellness 52