Medical Law

JANUARY 27, 2021

That will result in severe road rash injuries. Helmets help bike riders avoid head injuries, such as brain damage , in the event of an accident. They can also help protect the rider’s head from road rash. Contact our firm, NordstrandBlack PC, to speak with a member of our excellent Santa Barbara personal injury team.

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ACEP Now

JULY 6, 2023

Updated September 21, 2022. February 22, 2022. Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network head injury clinical prediction rules are reliable in practice. Comparison of the Canadian CT head rule and the New Orleans criteria in patients with minor head injury. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 12, 2022

Date: March 3rd, 2022 Reference: Macnow et al. Date: March 3rd, 2022 Reference: Macnow et al. Background: Concussions or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are commonly diagnosed in the Emergency Department (ED). An issue that often comes up with minor head injuries is do we need to get advanced imaging.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

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. What about head injury , though? Along came the CRASH 3 trial, another huge study looking specifically at TXA in traumatic brain injury. This is not good. in the TXA group vs 53.7%

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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.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

According to the latest figures (2022), there were approximately 6,000 recorded offences where a child was a victim of violence, including physical assault, sexual abuse, and homicide. In the context of a child with a head injury- what was the best GCS/ GCS on arrival of the crew?

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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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Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In 2022, a US team published a study looking at just this. The primary survey confirms isolated head injury – Bee’s drowsy, and a formal GCS is 12 – E3, V4, M5. But what about the evidence of TXA in isolated head injury? of patients in the TXA group died from their head injuries, compared to 19.8%

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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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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. Published 2022 Nov 20. Eur J Med Res.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 9, 2022

Date: April 7th, 2022 Reference: Wong et al. AEM April 2022 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Chris Bond is an emergency medicine physician and assistant Professor at the University of Calgary. Date: April 7th, 2022 Reference: Wong et al. Reference: Wong et al.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

Whilst you were busy managing head injuries and drownings, Ranulf had been out with a group of boys from school this evening. 2022 Dec;57(12):986-993. Trials 23, 384 (2022). They had been enjoying a celebratory dinner following their safe return from a trip to the Amazon rainforest. J Pediatr Surg.

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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.

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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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Medical Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Major head injuries. Call us at (805) 962-2022 to schedule a free consultation. The post Getting Treatment With Delta Fears first appeared on California Injury Blog. Emergency rooms remain open to care for communities, and some health situations cannot wait. Broken bones. Severe bleeding. Loss of consciousness.

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