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%

Head Injuries 145

Head Injuries Seizures Pediatrics Outcomes 145

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

E.g. burns, neurosurgery, interventional radiology. In the context of a child with a head injury- what was the best GCS/ GCS on arrival of the crew? E: Exposure and Environmental Control: Fully expose to check for other life-threatening injuries while maintaining normothermia.

Domestic Violence 59

Domestic Violence Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59

RebelEM

AUGUST 7, 2023

The potential for soiled airways, cervical spine injuries, maxillofacial injuries and head injuries combined with agitation/delirium, altered mental status and hypoxemia can make securing a definitive airway both an anatomic and physiologic challenge. Traditional RSI entails preoxygenation followed by.

Head Injuries 96

Head Injuries Airway Management Outcomes Burns 96

Rural Doctors Net

AUGUST 30, 2013

The visual confrontation of a man in pain with an obvious amputation and airway burns will induce a catecholamine surge in all but the psychopathic. He may need large amounts of fluid down the track as part of his burns management – we’ll calculate this a bit later. Airway compromised by burns. Keep him warm and covered.

Burns 52

Burns Hospitals Ambulance Services Wellness 52

Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Abstract 2086 Table 1 Presentations Total first presentation over 2021 Total deaths (within 30 days ) Admission Admission (%) Percentage of deaths [CI ] INJURY OF SHOULDER/ARM/ELBOW/WRIST/HAND 8416 4 424 5 0.05[0.018 0.018 , 0.12] INJURY OF HIP/LEG/KNEE/ANKLE/FOOT 7427 15 653 8.8 HEAD INJURY 3493 22 382 10.9 0.65 , 2.7]

Documentation/Coding 40

Documentation/Coding Sexual Assault Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Head Injuries 40

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 3, 2025

These accidents can lead to fractures, head injuries, and lost workdays. Improper handling of these substances can lead to burns, respiratory issues, or even long-term health conditions.

PPE 103

PPE Legal Issues Head Injuries Burns 103

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

mg/kg of IBW Seek to match a patient's minute ventilation with TV and RR after intubation Intentionally match patient's intrinsic RR noted prior to intubation Note that healthy lungs can handle 8 mL/kg, based on IBW, if that is useful for compensation Secure your ETT Thomas Tube Holder is a new ETT holder on Air Care for ETT down to size 6.5

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64