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. As in CRASH-2, TXA did not show a significant increase in thrombotic events or seizures. She’s wheeled to radiology. Two IVs go in, one in each antecubital fossa.

Head Injuries 145

Head Injuries Seizures Outcomes Pediatrics 145

PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Team members and families eagerly await your intervention to halt the seizure and understand its underlying cause. The lack of utility of laboratory testing in children with an unprovoked generalized seizure, or a simple febrile seizure is supported by several observational studies.

Seizures 52

Seizures Pediatrics Point-of-Care Testing Wellness 52

EMDocs

JULY 3, 2023

3 Common associated injuries may include skull fractures, intracerebral contusion, cervical spine injuries, and vascular injuries of the head and neck. 4 Common symptoms of SAH on presentation include vomiting, neck stiffness, altered mental status or decreased level of consciousness, hemiparesis, and seizure-like activity.

Seizures 86

Seizures Stroke Outcomes EMS 86

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9, HAJDU Mild TBI’s & Concussions in the Emergency Department TBI’s are relatively common >3 million TBI’s in the US annually 2.5

Documentation/Coding 63

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 63

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

23 Blunt carotid injury is more likely in patients with at least one of the following: Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) ≤ 6, fracture of petrous bone, presence of diffuse axonal brain injury, and LeFort II/III fractures. 23 BCVI should be suspected with any high-energy trauma or any fractures of the maxilla or mandible.

Stroke 87

Stroke Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 87