Pediatric Education

APRIL 30, 2023

She had a history of neonatal stroke for which she had received physical and occupational therapy. The past medical history showed she was a 38 week infant who had neonatal seizures that were easily controlled. The past medical history showed she was a 38 week infant who had neonatal seizures that were easily controlled.

Stroke 52

Stroke Seizures Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

Again, there was no increase in thrombotic stroke in the TXA group – TXA looks safe. As in CRASH-2, TXA did not show a significant increase in thrombotic events or seizures. But the evidence is a bit contrary – the systematic review and meta-analysis found no increased risk of seizures in the 14 included studies.

Head Injuries 145

Head Injuries Seizures Pediatrics Outcomes 145

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. Clinical Radiology: Major paediatric trauma radiology guidance.

Domestic Violence 59

Domestic Violence Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Definition of status epilepticus:Continuous seizure activity of 5 minutes or greater – OR – Recurrent activity without recovery between intervals. This definition includes clinically apparent seizures as well as those seen only on EEG.) During a seizure, GABA receptors in the neuron’s membrane are internalized and destroyed.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Seizures Stroke Radiology 40

Pediatric Education

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

There was no reported respiratory distress or problems handling secretions and no obvious seizure activity. Seizures, cerebrovascular problems and central nervous system tumor swirl in professionals’ heads as they take in the history, physical examination and start to evaluate and manage the problem. How are seizures classified?

Seizures 40

Seizures Pediatrics Psychiatric Radiology 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

The previously well child now decompensated: undiagnosed thrombophilia Asymptomatic patent foramen ovale (PFO) is the cause of some cases of cryptogenic vascular disease, such as stroke and MI. Viral myocarditis Presenting with Seizure and Electrocardiographic Findings of Acute Myocardial Infarction in a 14-Month-Old Child.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics EKG/ECG Wellness Seizures 52

EMDocs

JULY 3, 2023

National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is 13; vital signs include pulse 86 beats/minute (bpm), blood pressure 164/94 mmHg, and saturation of 98% on room air. 4 Common symptoms of SAH on presentation include vomiting, neck stiffness, altered mental status or decreased level of consciousness, hemiparesis, and seizure-like activity.

Seizures 98

Seizures Stroke Outcomes EMS 98