Post-Traumatic Headache Management
Post Traumatic Headaches are being seen increasingly in the Emergency Department. Let's look at some treatment options.
Three seizure cases (updated with discussion)
These three cases all share the common thread of convulsions. I'll update soon with my thoughts. Until then share you thoughts in the comments.
What did we learn today?
Check out these resources that reinforce concepts taught in a recent education session at Cincinnati Childrens.
Shake up your status epilepticus management
This edition of PEMCurrents, the Pediatric Emergency Medicine podcast focuses on the management of status epilepticus.
Synconvulsions: Just how common are convulsions in syncope? (Re-post)
Up to 40% of patients that have syncope have some manner of convulsions that are often mistaken for seizures. The purpose of this post is to examine how we differentiate between convulsions in a epileptic seizure versus those that occur when a patient faints.
Symptoms associated with brain tumors in children
Learn which symptoms are more likely to be associated with central nervous system masses in children - especially based on the age of the patient.
Why we do what we do: Benzodiazepines as first line therapy for status epilepticus
Benzodiazepines are the first line treatment in status epilepticus. Find out why, and how to use them for maximum seizure stopping action.
Art of Medicine: Discussing simple febrile seizures with parents
The next video in the Art of Medicine series focuses on how to talk with parents about simple febrile seizures. These can be incredibly scary, but fortunately the prognosis is almost uniformly great. Let me know what other topics you'd like to see in [...]
Briefs: Migraine management meets magnesium
Migraines are a common sight during any shift in the ED. I have written about them before, and the benefits of antiemetics and depakote are reasonably well documented. A treatment for refractory headaches that seems to be gaining favor recently is IV magnesium. You may [...]
Three reasons why you should not give diphenhydramine as pretreatment in migraines
If you're a regular reader of the blog you know that I've posted on migraines before. For instance, you can check out the "Why We Do What We Do" on antiemetics (prochlorperazine and metoclopramide). Other excellent Pediatric Emergency Medicine educators have posted on the topic [...]