Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

Again, there was no increase in thrombotic stroke in the TXA group – TXA looks safe. As in CRASH-2, TXA did not show a significant increase in thrombotic events or seizures. But the evidence is a bit contrary – the systematic review and meta-analysis found no increased risk of seizures in the 14 included studies.

Head Injuries 145

Head Injuries Seizures Pediatrics Outcomes 145

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JUNE 13, 2024

Difficulty speaking Sudden speech difficulties, weakness, or numbness could be an emergency medical warning sign of a stroke. Major issues like stroke, internal bleeding, low blood sugar levels, and sudden drops in blood pressure could all accompany this warning sign. This should be done in case of minor burns for instant relief.

Burns 52

Burns Stroke Ambulance Services Seizures 52

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

ACEP Now

APRIL 2, 2024

degress Fahrenheit), caustics (low pH), and voltage—causing a Ca++ and Na+ action potential influx that confers the sensation of pain and burning to the brain. Oral exposure creates a spicy burning sensation (or pungency) in the mouth that can extend to the throat and stomach (and eventually the rectum—“ fire tuchus ”).

Burns 40

Burns Poisoning Seizures Stroke 40

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Headache red-flag characteristics include neurological symptoms, thunderclap nature, syncope, trauma, immunocompromised, coagulopathy, fever, rash, seizure, nuchal rigidity, altered mental status, pregnancy, temporal tenderness, jaw claudication, and cancer history. Pain can be gnawing, aching, burning, and located in the upper abdomen.

Emergency Department 105

Emergency Department Fractures Burns EMS 105

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

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

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

She presents with a seven-day history of fever, fatigue, and myalgias associated with decreased oral intake and an episode of seizure-like activity three hours prior to arrival. Additionally, there is no family history of seizure disorders. Physical injuries and burns among refugees in Lebanon: implications for programs and policies.

Infectious Diseases 72

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 72