Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

E.g. burns, neurosurgery, interventional radiology. Other considerations in significant TBI would be the temporary use of anti-epileptic drugs as prophylaxis to prevent early post-traumatic seizures to aid neuroprotection; the most commonly used would be levetiracetam. These should be given as boluses of 5-10ml/kg.

Fluid Resuscitation 59

Fluid Resuscitation Domestic Violence Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59

Pediatric Education

APRIL 30, 2023

The past medical history showed she was a 38 week infant who had neonatal seizures that were easily controlled. She was weaned off antiepileptics after not having additional seizures several months later. Treatment may include anti-epileptics, antibiotics, therapeutic hypothermia, and other interventions.

Stroke 52

Stroke Seizures Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

HAJDU Mild TBI’s & Concussions in the Emergency Department TBI’s are relatively common >3 million TBI’s in the US annually 2.5 million presentation to ED’s throughout the US Usually occur due to falls Also commonly occur due to sports, MVC’s, etc.

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64