Glasgow Coma Scale in Children
The Glasgow Coma Score in children is useful in the trauma setting, but is it equally useful in all situations. Let's Review.
Tag Pediatric closed head injury
Closed Head Injury – PECARN for < 3 Months: Rebaked Morsel
Closed Head Injury is a common concern in the ED. Fortunately we have PECARN decision rules. Recently the evidence for PECARN's application in the children < 3 months of age has evolved. Let's take a minute to review a ReBaked Morsel.
Ultrasound for Pediatric Head Injury
Have you ever looked at your handy ultrasound and wondered: “What else can I scan with this?” Certainly, over the past ~2 decades, our point of care ultrasound has evolved into an indispensable asset. When used correctly, it is a…
Airbag Injury and Children
Motor vehicle crashes injure and kill many people each year and children are particularly at risk. While evaluating traumatized children leads us to considering many potential severe injuries (ex, Major Brain Injury, Cervical Spine Injury, Pneumothorax, Aortic Injury, Abdominal Injury),…
Horse Related Injuries in Children
After last week’s Morsel, many of you may have felt that I was unjust in my singling out dogs and cats as potential causes of trauma in our children. While they certainly are the most prevalent inflicters of pain and…
Linear Skull Fracture
We all know that traumatic brain injury is a significant concern when evaluating pediatric patients with head injury. Over the years, this concern has lead to significant shifts in imaging and management practices: some for the better and… others perhaps…
Minor Closed Head Injury – the 3 month old Caveat
Minor Closed Head Injury – The 3 month old Caveat We are all accustomed to the issues that surround pediatric head injury. • Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. • Prompt management of patients…