Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

We have mentioned the Glasgow Coma Scale in multiple delicious morsels: Minor closed head injuries in <3 month olds and in the rebaked morsel , Blunt cerebrovascular injury , Cerebral edema in DKA , Pediatric Trauma Pitfalls , and Carbon monoxide poisoning. Predicting outcome in individual patients after severe head injury.

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Head Injuries Pediatrics Outcomes Shock 246

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Date: September 10th, 2019 Reference: Fournier et al. Adapting the Canadian CT head rule age criteria for mild traumatic brain injury. Emergency Medicine Journal 2019. Guest Skeptics: Dr. Sarah Berg is a PGY-3 resident in Emergency Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St.

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Head Injuries Emergency Department Seizures EMS 52

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for millions of Emergency Department visits annually. While moderate and severe TBI is often managed on an inpatient basis, patients presenting with mild TBI, or concussion, are often managed solely by Emergency physicians.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Date: October 22nd, 2019 Reference: Iyengar R et al. The Effect of Financial Incentives on Patient Decisions to Undergo Low-value Head Computed Tomography Scans. AEM October 2019. Date: October 22nd, 2019 Reference: Iyengar R et al. AEM October 2019. AEM October 2019. His exam is normal.

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Head Injuries Emergency Department Research Wellness 52

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS A female in her 30s arrives to the emergency department via emergency medical services. After rescue, she had an apparent head injury and was confused but protecting her airway with grossly normal vital signs. The patient is agitated on a backboard with C-collar in place. Thromb Res.

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Administration Fractures Anaphylaxis Head Injuries 80

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 12, 2024

It occurs when a mechanical force to the head injures the brain. This can be from the brain hitting the skull, shear forces from sudden acceleration and deceleration, or direct injury at the point of impact. The severity of head injuries can be classified according to the GCS. 2019 Apr;20(4):404]. Doi:10.1097/PCC.0000000000001735

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Seizures Pediatrics Emergency Department Ambulance Services 75

EMDocs

JULY 11, 2023

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. Published 2019. The post emDOCs Podcast – Episode 81: Hemophilia appeared first on emDOCs.net - Emergency Medicine Education.

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