EMDocs

MARCH 2, 2024

We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. 4] Epidemiology: Pneumocephalus is seen in almost all post-craniotomy cases, whereas the incidence of pneumocephalus seen in trauma involving head injury varies between 3.9% There is no evidence that steroids (D) are beneficial in head injury.

EMS 119

EMS Fractures Seizures Head Injuries 119

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

He is not on anticoagulation and there is no history of seizures. Background: Head trauma is an exceedingly common presenting complaint in the emergency department, with approximately 2.5 We have covered the CCHR on the SGEM with the EM Swami and Dr. Emily Junck back on SGEM#106.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Emergency Department Seizures EMS 52

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Several definitions have been set forth for this common injury, with perhaps the most well accepted definition being introduced by the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization. For pediatric patients, we recommend using the PECARN Pediatric Head Injury Algorithm.

Head Injuries 59

Head Injuries Emergency Department Seizures Pediatrics 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