Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 5, 2024

risk of C Spine injury) Altered Mental Status (GCS 3-8 or U on AVPU) Abnormal ABCs on exam Focal Neurologic Deficits (paresthesia, numbness, weakness) Not Negligible Risk (2.8% Moral of the Morsel Anatomy Matters: Pediatric patients have unique C-spine anatomy, which predisposes them to different injury patterns than adults.

Pediatrics 164

Pediatrics Head Injuries Dislocations Research 164

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

Four level-1 US trauma centers participated in the study where the inclusion criteria were trauma patients who were within 2 hours of their injury and were transported to the trauma center from either the field or another hospital. The primary outcome was head injury-related death in-hospital within 28 days of injury.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52

Emergency Medicine Ireland

MAY 3, 2021

This is part of Oh’s Manual Chapter 77 on head injury and we covered ICP monitoring before in number 20. This is part of Oh’s Manual Chapter 77 on head injury and we covered ICP monitoring before in number 20. . * Welcome back to the tasty morsels of critical care podcast.

Head Injuries 40

Head Injuries Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40

Mind The Bleep

MAY 1, 2024

If you haven’t already, arrange an XR Important scenarios to consider Major or polytrauma – ensure a proper primary ATLS type survey is completed to assess and manage life-threatening injuries before anything else. Neurovascular compromise – always check before and after any reduction manoeuvre.

Fractures 52

Fractures Head Injuries Documentation/Coding Dislocations 52

ACEP Now

MAY 6, 2023

million ED visits for injuries from motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) in 2020. 1 The patient’s location within the vehicle, the speed and site of impact, and use of restraint systems such as seat belts and airbags determine the type, location, and severity of injuries sustained by a patient involved in an MVA.

Forensics 52

Forensics Documentation/Coding Head Injuries Fractures 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 0.23 , 6.9]

Documentation/Coding 40

Documentation/Coding Sexual Assault Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Head Injuries 40

The Injectable Orange

JUNE 20, 2017

While well evaluated, you see the residents go back to the shop floor and struggle to apply any of the lessons that the group agreed had been take homes from the previous sim session. How do they do it so well?” Well done”……. You go back to your office and try to come up with how you will make this happen. Stimulus by Prof.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Documentation/Coding Wellness Resuscitation 52