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Speak of the devil: Aphasia vs. delirium
Prehospital ICP Management (Increased Intracranial Pressure)
Management of a patient presenting with Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) can be scary for any provider. Here is an important method of ICP management to consider for the prehospital environment.
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Eliciting the Hoffman Reflex [Video]
Hoffman’s Sign, also commonly known as the Hoffman Response or The Hoffman Reflex is a type of muscle stretch reflex that can aid in your assessment of patients experiencing neurologic distress. Continue reading “Eliciting the Hoffman Reflex [Video]”
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Is Your Patient Actually Unconscious?
Sometimes it can be difficult to determine if a patient is actually unconscious or not. Here are 4 quick tips to give you an edge. Continue reading “Is Your Patient Actually Unconscious?”
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Intracranial Hemorrhage Pearls
Cushing’s triad, which consists of widening pulse pressure, decreasing pulse, and abnormal (often Cheyne-Stokes) respirations, is usually a significant indication of increased intracranial pressure. Unfortunately, this is usually a very late sign, and irreversible damage may have already been done. Continue reading “Intracranial Hemorrhage Pearls”
