The Trauma Pro

AUGUST 27, 2024

There have always been two major factors at play: information overload and the biases built into our human brain operating system. Steroids are good in head injury. And then we run into our own operating system problems. The media were a bit different, but the underlying issues were the same. Stress causes ulcers.

Head Injuries 202

Head Injuries Operations Research 202

The Trauma Pro

APRIL 26, 2024

Unfortunately, it’s generally not feasible to operatively fix the pelvis acutely, and external fixation has limited impact on ongoing hemorrhage. A multi-center trial published in 2015 showed an astounding 32% mortality rate for patients with shock from pelvic fracture. Blood usage also dropped quickly after the procedure.

Fractures 147

Fractures Head Injuries Radiology Radiology 147

The Trauma Pro

MAY 9, 2023

This represents when after arrival, patients start dying due to their injuries. Penetrating injury plus hypotension kills the fastest at 19 minutes and head injuries the slowest at 1:20. It’s less than 20 minutes in victims of penetrating injury with early hypotension.

Head Injuries 130

Head Injuries Operations Documentation/Coding Outcomes 130

The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This is probably because there is no need to perform repeated operations to insert and remove the preperitoneal packs when angiography is used. All too often, prophylaxis is delayed due to solid organ or head injuries. But what about venous thromboembolism risk? Patients with pelvic fractures are already at high risk for it.

Fractures 113

Fractures Head Injuries Operations Ultrasounds 113

RebelEM

AUGUST 7, 2023

The potential for soiled airways, cervical spine injuries, maxillofacial injuries and head injuries combined with agitation/delirium, altered mental status and hypoxemia can make securing a definitive airway both an anatomic and physiologic challenge. Traditional RSI entails preoxygenation followed by.

Head Injuries 96

Head Injuries Airway Management Outcomes Burns 96

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% There is no evidence that steroids (D) are beneficial in head injury. Pneumocephalus after lumbar epidural catheter: a case report.

EMS 119

EMS Fractures Seizures Head Injuries 119

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. These procedures require an experienced operator. These procedures require an experienced operator. These procedures require an experienced operator. Really, in a 14-year-old?

Resuscitation 139

Resuscitation Operations Sepsis Pediatrics 139