Head Trauma in the Coagulated Patient - EM & Acute Care Course

Explore head trauma management in anticoagulated patients through this comprehensive 27-minute lecture by Dr. Jerome Hoffman. Delve into critical topics such as CT scan utilization, chronic subdural hematomas, minor trauma assessment, and follow-up protocols. Examine imaging techniques and discuss new anticoagulant drugs, their efficacy, and potential risks. Investigate ischemic events, FDA regulations, the safety of reversal agents, and the role of tranexamic acid in head trauma treatment. Gain evidence-based insights and practical recommendations to enhance your emergency medicine practice and improve patient outcomes in complex head trauma cases involving anticoagulation therapy.

Introduction
Head trauma on anticoagulants
Head trauma on CAT scans
Chronic subdural
Minor trauma
Followup
Imaging
New Drugs
Are New Drugs Better
Worlds Worst Drug
Ischemic Events
FDA Feels No Responsibility
Are reversal agents safe
Tranexamic acid