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.

Head Injuries 145

Head Injuries Seizures Pediatrics Outcomes 145

The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Earlier this year, I wrote a series of posts on the two commonly used pelvic fracture interventions: preperitoneal packing (PPP) and angioembolization (AE). Patients with pelvic fractures are already at high risk for it. All too often, prophylaxis is delayed due to solid organ or head injuries.

Fractures 113

Fractures Head Injuries Operations Ultrasounds 113

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 17, 2018

[display_podcast] Date: July 16th, 2018 Reference: Gupta M et al. Validation of the Pediatric NEXUS II Head Computed Tomography Decision Instrument for Selective Imaging of Pediatric Patients with Blunt Head Trauma. AEM July 2018 Guest Skeptics: Dr. Corey Heitz is an emergency physician in Roanoke, Virginia.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Head Injuries Academics Emergency Department 52

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Several definitions have been set forth for this common injury, with perhaps the most well accepted definition being introduced by the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization. TABLE 2: Symptoms of concussion A thorough physical exam should be performed, focusing on evidence of traumatic injuries and sequela of concussion.

Head Injuries 59

Head Injuries Emergency Department Seizures Pediatrics 59

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.

Administration 78

Administration Fractures Anaphylaxis Head Injuries 78