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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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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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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. A review of systems is notable for nausea and vomiting but no diarrhea.