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

RebelEM

MAY 25, 2023

ABC Score: Penetrating Mechanism SBP ≤90mmHg HR ≥120 BPM Positive FAST Abdominal Views If ≥2 present, consider MTP RABT Score Revised Assessment of Bleeding and Transfusion Score Penetrating Injury Positive FAST Shock Index >1.0 of injured limbs Tourniquet patients were less likely to arrive in shock compared to no torniquets (13.0%

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Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Shock 145

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

Medical Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

These injuries can be tremendously harmful and even fatal. The victim of a sidewalk fall may fall backward, landing directly on their head. Call (805) 962-2022 to schedule your FREE consultation today. The post The Root Problem: How Trees Make Sidewalks Dangerous first appeared on California Injury Blog.

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Medical Law

JUNE 13, 2022

Types of Injuries. There are a number of types of injuries that could ensue from slip and fall accidents, including: Bone fractures or breaks. Head injury. Traumatic brain injury. Spinal cord injuries. Internal injuries. Give us a call today at (805) 962-2022. Lacerations.

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Mind The Bleep

JUNE 18, 2023

environmental factors, pain, infection, dehydration, electrolyte disturbance, head injury, medication etc) Does the individual have capacity? With any delirium or BPSD presentation, you should be assessing whether there are any underlying contributory causes (e.g. What can I use in an emergency?

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Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Stroke Fractures 52

Mind The Bleep

JANUARY 28, 2025

1) Assessment History of Presenting Complaint: Mechanism of Injury: Determine how the injury occurred (e.g., Enquire about any associated trauma such as head injuries and fractures. Time of Injury : Note when the laceration happened, as this influences infection risk and treatment decisions. link] Gohil, K.,

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