EMergucate

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Simulation report 2/2/23 Interdisciplinary SIM ED/ Anaesthetics Summery: Head injury requiring intubation post agitation and seizure, ambulance called by police … Continue reading →

Head Injuries 40

Head Injuries Seizures 40

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. Should we aim to prevent fever, or should we cool patients?

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 117

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Pediatrics Outcomes Resuscitation 117

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

We know that if administered too rapidly, it can lead to hypotension and other adverse effects including seizures, headaches, backache, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, anaphylaxis, impaired color vision, and other visual disturbances.[1] Lastly, the use of TXA is not without risk.

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

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. Do we need seizure prophylaxis?

Seizures 75

Seizures Pediatrics Emergency Department Ambulance Services 75

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Several definitions have been set forth for this common injury, with perhaps the most well accepted definition being introduced by the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization. For pediatric patients, we recommend using the PECARN Pediatric Head Injury Algorithm.

Head Injuries 59

Head Injuries Emergency Department Seizures Pediatrics 59

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In the context of a child with a head injury- what was the best GCS/ GCS on arrival of the crew? E: Exposure and Environmental Control: Fully expose to check for other life-threatening injuries while maintaining normothermia. In addition, consider if there are any signs of injury with ENT, neurological or respiratory symptoms.

Domestic Violence 59

Domestic Violence Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59