Pediatric EM Morsels

MAY 12, 2023

We last pondered this in 2011 Morsel , just a couple years after PECARN head injury data was published. So, it would seem that now is an opportune time for a Rebaked Morsel on Closed Head Injury and the application of PECARN for children less than 3 months of age.

Head Injuries 130

Head Injuries Fractures Pediatrics EMS 130

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

She has a right parietal-occipital region haematoma, and you think you might be able to feel a step – you’re pretty convinced she has a palpable skull fracture. No, I don’t give TXA to kids with isolated head injuries We want to stop any clot breakdown to try and slow any potential bleeding. This is not good.

Head Injuries 145

Head Injuries Seizures Outcomes Pediatrics 145

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

AUGUST 5, 2023

Comparison of PECARN, CATCH, and CHALICE rules for children with minor head injury: a prospective cohort study. He is a […] The post SGEM#412: I Can’t Choose…from all the Head Injury Prediction Rules first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. So, should we CT scan children with minor head injury?

Head Injuries 40

Head Injuries Pediatrics Outcomes Fractures 40

Pediatric Education

APRIL 7, 2024

The mother was counseled about how to manage the lip laceration, and was relieved to hear that a nasal fracture was very unlikely in his case. The mother was given head injury instructions and asked to monitor for any additional problems that arose for his nose or mouth too. Epistaxis is common but not for every injury.

Fractures 40

Fractures Head Injuries Pediatrics Wellness 40

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 17, 2018

Validation of the Pediatric NEXUS II Head Computed Tomography Decision Instrument for Selective Imaging of Pediatric Patients with Blunt Head Trauma. Validation of the Pediatric NEXUS II Head Computed Tomography Decision Instrument for Selective Imaging of Pediatric Patients with Blunt Head Trauma.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Head Injuries Academics Emergency Department 52

EMDocs

MARCH 2, 2024

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% This is considered an open fracture. Patients with open skull fractures should be evaluated by neurosurgery and admitted for observation.

EMS 114

EMS Fractures Seizures Head Injuries 114

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

One-liner… Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in paediatric populations, and fever is associated with worse outcomes. A 12-year-old boy presents with a significant head injury following a road traffic accident. Pediatr Crit Care Med. At the scene, his lowest GCS was 5 (E1V2M2).

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 72

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Outcomes Pediatrics Resuscitation 72