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Targeted Temperature Management in Paediatric Traumatic Brain Injury

Don't Forget the Bubbles

His CT scan showed extensive cranial fractures, traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage, and intraparenchymal haemorrhage. Therapeutic hypothermia is thought to decrease the brain’s metabolic demand, reduce inflammation and cell death, and reduce the risk of seizures. At the scene, his lowest GCS was 5 (E1V2M2).

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EM@3AM: Pneumocephalus

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A 3 cm scalp laceration is noted, and a CT scan of the head shows a linear nondepressed skull fracture in the area of the laceration without evidence of intracranial hemorrhage. This is considered an open fracture. Patients with open skull fractures should be evaluated by neurosurgery and admitted for observation.

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Fix that jaw drop: mandible dislocation management

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Causes: Lateral dislocation Anterior dislocation Often due to trauma – direct blow Can break condylar neck w/ dislocation Lateral dislocations often w/ fracture Check for loose or missing teeth! dental extraction, tonsillectomy, general anesthesia (the case I saw had happened during endoscopy) Seizure Spontaneou s ex.

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You don’t need labs or CT scans in children who have recovered after a simple febrile or first time seizure

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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.

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TXA in head injuries

Don't Forget the Bubbles

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. Two IVs go in, one in each antecubital fossa. D – here, we have a problem.

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Medical Malpractice Insights: Failure to detect child abuse results in $45 million verdict

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Chuck Pilcher, MD, FACEP Editor, Medical Malpractice Insights Failure to detect child abuse results in $45 million verdict Femur fracture missed; no imaging follow-up system in place Facts : A 2 ½ month old infant is brought to the ED by his mother because he is not moving his right leg and cries every time it is touched.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 91: Marine Envenomation and Trauma

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Possible early antibiotic treatment Minor Marine Trauma Mechanism: Bites, Stings, Nematocysts Envenomation Presentation: All can cause localized pain, erythema, and warmth Dermatologic: Urticaria, burning, pruritus, localized paresthesia.

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