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. The primary outcome was 28-day mortality – TXA improved survival with no increased risk of cerebral clots. What about head injury , though? This is not good.

Head Injuries 145

Head Injuries Seizures Outcomes Pediatrics 145

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.

Head Injuries 98

Head Injuries Outcomes Airway Management Burns 98

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. Flooding him with crystalloid is going to dilute his clotting factors, make him hypothermic and potentially worsen outcomes. Airway compromised by burns. Keep him warm and covered.

Burns 52

Burns Hospitals Wellness Ambulance Services 52

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9,

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64