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SGEM#411: Heads Won’t Roll – Prehospital Cervical Spine Immobilization

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Background: We have covered head injuries including concussions multiple times on the SGEM. This has included looking at the Canadian CT Head Rules/Tools ( SGEM#106 , SGEM#266 , and SGEM#272 ). Another core element of emergency department (ED) and pre-hospital care is the assessment for potential spinal injuries [1,2].

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Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury Risk Stratification: Rebaked Morsel

Pediatric EM Morsels

risk of C Spine injury) Altered Mental Status (GCS 3-8 or U on AVPU) Abnormal ABCs on exam Focal Neurologic Deficits (paresthesia, numbness, weakness) Not Negligible Risk (2.8% PECARN prediction rule for cervical spine imaging of children presenting to the emergency department with blunt trauma: a multicentre prospective observational study.

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SGEM#406: Homeward Bound…after a dose of Intranasal Fentanyl for Sickle Cell Vaso-occlusive Pain

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Intranasal fentanyl and discharge from the emergency department among children with sickle cell disease and vaso-occlusive pain: A multicenter pediatric emergency medicine perspective. Date: June 15, 2023 Reference: Rees CA et al. Date: June 15, 2023 Reference: Rees CA et al. Reference: Rees CA et al.

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EXTRA Supplement Podcast - Concussion in the Emergency Department: A Review of Current Guidelines - Trauma EXTRA Supplement (Trauma CME)

EB Medicine

Susan Kirelik, a concussion specialist and emergency medicine physician, discusses the key points of concussion diagnosis and management from the perspective of the emergency medicine clinician. The Canadian CT Head Rule for patients with minor head injury. 2009;374(9696):1160-1170. 2001;357(9266):1391-1396.

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SGEM#266: Old Man Take a Look at the Canadian CT Head Rule I’m a Lot Like You Were

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

She is interested in social determinants of health in the emergency department and health policy. Dr. Ian Holley is also a PGY-3 resident in Emergency Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. He is interested in ultrasound and international emergency medicine.

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Journal update monthly top five

Emergency Medicine Journal

PECARN prediction rules for CT imaging of children presenting to the emergency department with blunt abdominal or minor head trauma: a multicentre prospective validation study by Holmes et al Topic: Paediatric trauma Rating: Game Changer Children with traumatic abdominal and head injuries frequently present to the ED.

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Mastering Minor Care: Concussion

Taming the SRU

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for millions of Emergency Department visits annually. While moderate and severe TBI is often managed on an inpatient basis, patients presenting with mild TBI, or concussion, are often managed solely by Emergency physicians.