Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

As in CRASH-2, TXA did not show a significant increase in thrombotic events or seizures. There was a small increased risk of seizures in the TXA group – 0.3% (7 children) of the 1900 children in the TXA group vs none of the 1900 children in the non-TXA group. She’s wheeled to radiology. But that’s not where it ends.

Head Injuries 145

Head Injuries Seizures Pediatrics Outcomes 145

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

E.g. burns, neurosurgery, interventional radiology. Other considerations in significant TBI would be the temporary use of anti-epileptic drugs as prophylaxis to prevent early post-traumatic seizures to aid neuroprotection; the most commonly used would be levetiracetam. Breathing – Dyspnoea, subcutaneous emphysema.

Domestic Violence 59

Domestic Violence Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

HAJDU Mild TBI’s & Concussions in the Emergency Department TBI’s are relatively common >3 million TBI’s in the US annually 2.5 million presentation to ED’s throughout the US Usually occur due to falls Also commonly occur due to sports, MVC’s, etc.

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64