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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

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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. Disability – Altered mentation, seizure, stroke symptoms, severe headache, neurological deficit, visual symptoms.

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Choosing Wisely – Investigations for Paediatric Patients presenting with Psychiatric Symptoms

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The stepwise approach was guided by vital signs, presence of seizures or focal neurology, presence of trauma (including attempted hanging or cutting), overdoses and substance misuse, level of consciousness, medical complaints, history of alleged sexual assault/rape, and developmental delay.