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1
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Head trauma

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LOC? if yes– ED!!
how are they now? vomiting? coordination? HA/slurred speech? lethargy > 30 mins?
blood from ear?

2
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Head trauma PE

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soft spongy swelling in infants <12 mos for >12 hrs = skull fracture

3
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Head trauma imaging

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If no neuro.. no imaging!
X ray
CT

4
Q

Head trauma tx

A

ice, Arnica 200c or 1M

Nat sulph for long term effects

5
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Nose trauma

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apply ice, homeopathic arnica

wait a few weeks if fractured and need surgery (swelling)

6
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Eye trauma examine immediately if:

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persistent redness, tearing
severe pain > 30 mins
unequal pupils
penetrating injuries

7
Q

Eye trauma tx

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irrigate eye
apply ice
calendula or euphrasia
Homeopathic euphrasia (foreign body)
Homeopathic arnica/symphytum (bruising)
8
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Lacerations/Puncture management

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refer for tetanus toxoid if appropriate

Arnica, staphysagria (cutting pain), Ledum (cold, better cold), Hypericum

9
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Animal bite

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Wash immediately with copious warm, soapy water
apply pressure to stop bleeding
refer for tetanus toxoid
if bite on hand from cat– ABX

10
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Rabies risk

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If somewhat provoked with well-appearing animal… little risk!

11
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Burns

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examine for > 3 inches diameter
wash with lukewarm, soapy water
cover with clean dressing, oral analgesics

Homeopathics

  • urtica: stining
  • kali bich: ulcerated 2nd degree
  • hepar sulph: infected burns
  • causticum- painful scarring
12
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Poisoning

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examine immediately for CNS depressants, caustic substances, sig sxs

13
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Poisoning management

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induce vomiting (UNLESS solvent)
if solvent– drink large quantity of any liquid
call poison control