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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Head Injuries Seizures Pediatrics Outcomes 145

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?

Domestic Violence 59

Domestic Violence Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59

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. Do we need seizure prophylaxis?

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Seizures Pediatrics Emergency Department Ambulance Services 75

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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Head Injuries Emergency Department Seizures Stroke 52