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. What are the potential complications of therapeutic hypothermia?

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 72

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Outcomes Pediatrics Resuscitation 72

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 12, 2024

It occurs when a mechanical force to the head injures the brain. This can be from the brain hitting the skull, shear forces from sudden acceleration and deceleration, or direct injury at the point of impact. The severity of head injuries can be classified according to the GCS. Pediatr Crit Care Med. J Neurotrauma.

Seizures 75

Seizures Pediatrics Emergency Department Ambulance Services 75

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

Whilst you were busy managing head injuries and drownings, Ranulf had been out with a group of boys from school this evening. Balanced hemostatic resuscitation for bleeding pediatric trauma patients: A nationwide quantitative analysis of outcomes. J Pediatr Surg. Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Dec;57(12):986-993.

Resuscitation 139

Resuscitation Operations Sepsis Pediatrics 139

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

mg/kg of IBW Seek to match a patient's minute ventilation with TV and RR after intubation Intentionally match patient's intrinsic RR noted prior to intubation Note that healthy lungs can handle 8 mL/kg, based on IBW, if that is useful for compensation Secure your ETT Thomas Tube Holder is a new ETT holder on Air Care for ETT down to size 6.5

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64