Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

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. The primary outcome was 28-day mortality – TXA improved survival with no increased risk of cerebral clots. What about head injury , though? This is not good.

Head Injuries 145

Head Injuries Seizures Outcomes Pediatrics 145

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. Four RCTs showed no significant difference in mortality or outcomes.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 116

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Outcomes Pediatrics Resuscitation 116

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

4] We also know that severe TBI is commonly associated with the development of intracranial hemorrhage where the presence and volume of blood are associated with increased mortality and poor outcomes.[5] Association between prehospital tranexamic acid administration and outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury. JAMA Neurol.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

He is not on anticoagulation and there is no history of seizures. Background: Head trauma is an exceedingly common presenting complaint in the emergency department, with approximately 2.5 The Canadian CT Head Rule [2] is a clinical decision instrument to help you decide if a patient with a mild head injury requires a CT head.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Emergency Department Seizures EMS 52

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 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 9, 2022

Included in this differential is transient epileptic amnesia, transient ischemic attack, stroke, metabolic disorders, psychogenic disorders, and post traumatic amnesia. We did the March episode at the end of last month and the April episode is the first week of this month.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Emergency Department Seizures Stroke 52