The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 17, 2018

He is also the CME editor for Academic Emergency Medicine Case: You’re working in a small rural emergency department when a seven-year-old girl comes in by EMS with a head injury. She hit a rock, and went over the bars, striking her head on a small tree as she fell. Corey Heitz is an emergency physician in Roanoke, Virginia.

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Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

She initially agreed to be transported to the hospital by ambulance, but jumped from the moving vehicle and was subsequently struck and pinned under the fuselage for 10-15 minutes. After rescue, she had an apparent head injury and was confused but protecting her airway with grossly normal vital signs.

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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. TABLE 2: Symptoms of concussion A thorough physical exam should be performed, focusing on evidence of traumatic injuries and sequela of concussion.

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ACEP Now

MAY 6, 2023

In the case of an unrestrained driver, the most common locations of impact are the steering wheel, the instrument panel, and the windshield (most commonly resulting in head injury). Unrestrained passengers tend to strike the windshield and dashboard, often sustaining trauma to the head, thorax, and legs. Click to enlarge.

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Mind The Bleep

JUNE 18, 2023

It is a very common presentation or comorbidity to see in community services and general hospital. environmental factors, pain, infection, dehydration, electrolyte disturbance, head injury, medication etc) Does the individual have capacity? The symptoms of BPSD are listed below. What can I use in an emergency?

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Rural Doctors Net

AUGUST 30, 2013

James and Casey are used to this kind of stuff (although Casey’s mostly in-hospital and has even got a CT scanner…James is used to working out of a tent wearing just rabbit skins). Allocate someone to activate ambulance, other clinical personnel, notify local hospital and give retrieval services a head’s up.

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Mind The Bleep

JANUARY 28, 2025

1) Assessment History of Presenting Complaint: Mechanism of Injury: Determine how the injury occurred (e.g., Enquire about any associated trauma such as head injuries and fractures. Time of Injury : Note when the laceration happened, as this influences infection risk and treatment decisions. link] Gohil, K.,

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Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9,

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 3, 2025

These accidents can lead to fractures, head injuries, and lost workdays. Pro Tip: Make PPE accessibility a prioritystock masks and respirators at multiple, easy-to-reach locations. Hazardous Chemical Handling Mistakes The Risk Hospitals and clinics use numerous chemicals for cleaning, sterilization, and medical procedures.

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