Peds symposium pediatric head trauma 2011 -howard final

Management of Pediatric Head Trauma in the Emergency Department: Intracranial and Other Issues

John M. Howard, DOAssistant Director, Emergikids

Alexian Brothers Hospital NetworkApril 16, 2011

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Disclosure

• I have had no relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entities producing health care goods or services in the past 12 months


Objectives


Objectives

• Discuss emergency department recognition of intracranial injury via history and physical exam


Objectives


• Discuss indications for neuroimaging


Objectives


• Discuss indications for neuroimaging

• Review management of head trauma cases in the ED: vital sign stabilization, maintenance of respiratory and circulatory parameters, preparation for neurosurgical intervention


WELCOME TO EMERGIKIDS


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Introduction


Introduction

• What is the leading cause of death in children and adolescents in US?


Introduction


• What % of these are due to traumatic brain injuries (TBI)? (40%)


Introduction


• What % of these are due to traumatic brain injuries (TBI)? (40%)

• Remember! These are often associated with cervical spine injuries


Introduction


Introduction

• Goals:


Introduction

• Goals:

• Identify and stabilize pts with TBI


Introduction

• Goals:


• Minimize factors that contribute to secondary brain injury


Introduction

• Goals:



• Hypoxia


Introduction

• Goals:



• Hypoxia

• Hypotension


Definitions

• Defined by GCS

Mild (Concussion) 13-15*

Moderate 9-12

Severe <9


Definitions


Definitions• *Minor head trauma

(GCS 15):



(GCS 15):

• Chidren < 2 yrs: H+P blunt trauma to scalp/skull/brain and is alert to voice/touch



(GCS 15):

• Chidren < 2 yrs: H+P blunt trauma to scalp/skull/brain and is alert to voice/touch

• Children >/= 2 yrs: normal MS on initial exam, no focal neuro findings, no exam findings for skull fx


Definitions


Definitions

• Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (GCS 13-15): brief LOC, disorientation, vomiting


Definitions


• Concussion: Trauma-induced disturbance of neuro fxn and MS, +/- LOC.


Definitions


• Concussion: Trauma-induced disturbance of neuro fxn and MS, +/- LOC.

• Associated sx’s: HA, vomiting, amnesia, AMS


Epidemiology


Epidemiology

• Children 0-14 years in US, TBI accounts for:


Epidemiology


• 475,000 ED visits/yr


Epidemiology



• 50,000 hospital admissions/yr < 17 yrs(2000)


Epidemiology




• 29% < 4 yrs old


Epidemiology




• 29% < 4 yrs old

• 52% 10-17 yrs old


Epidemiology


Epidemiology • In developed countries: TBI most common

cause of death and disability in childhood




• 3,000 children die each year in US from head injuries





• Overall mortality among children with TBI seen in ED or requiring hospitalization






• 4.5%






• 4.5%

• 10.4% adults


Epidemiology: Mechanism

• Falls

• MVC

• Pedestrian/bicycle accidents

• Projectiles

• Assaults

• Sports-related

• Inflicted head injuries

• Unknown?


Epidemiology


Epidemiology

• Highest morbidity/mortality:


Epidemiology


• < 4 yrs


Epidemiology


• < 4 yrs

• Low GCS initially


Epidemiology


• < 4 yrs


• Coagulopathy


Epidemiology


• < 4 yrs


• Coagulopathy

• Hyperglycemia


Epidemiology


• < 4 yrs


• Coagulopathy

• Hyperglycemia

• Hypotension


Incidence


Incidence• True incidence: ...?



• > 2 yrs w/ minor head trauma + normal neuro exam




• 3-7% with intracranial injury (ICI)





• < 2 yrs w/ minor head trauma + normal neuro exam






• 3-10% with ICI






• 3-10% with ICI

• Many of these pts have no clinical symptoms






• 3-10% with ICI

• Many of these pts have no clinical symptoms

• Most have scalp hematomas


Clinical Features

Symptom Percentage Comment

LOC 5% (< 2), 13% (>2)Longer duration of

LOC assoc with CITBI*

HA 45% Preverbal children = irritable

Vomiting 14% Assoc w/ slight risk of TBI

Sz 0.6% Smaller studies report larger %

Skull Fx 15-30% Mostly linear when assoc w/ ICI

*Clinically Important TBI


Clinical Features


Clinical Features

• Scalp hematomas:


Clinical Features


• When < 1 yr, large size or location (parietal or temporal) may be assoc w/ fx


Clinical Features



• Others:


Clinical Features



• Others:

• Transient cortical blindness or confusional states


Types of Brain Injury



• Diffuse brain injury (DBI): most common type of severe TBI




• acceleration or deceleration




• acceleration or deceleration

• mildest form = Concussion



• Diffuse axonal injury (DAI): more severe form




• Tissue shearing at interface of grey-white matter





• Associated with focal injuries:






• Cerebral Contusions






• Cerebral Contusions

• Intracranial Hemorrhage



http://www.braininjury.com/children.html





• Focal injuries: Cerebral contusion:







• Usually due to acceleration/deceleration injury







• Usually due to acceleration/deceleration injury

• Coup, contracoup, or both






• Focal injuries: Intracranial hemorrhage




• Epidermal hematoma: arise from middle meningeal artery or others





• Subdural hematoma: rupture of bridging veins





• Subdural hematoma: rupture of bridging veins

• Subarachnoid hematoma: tearing of small vessels in pia mater


Associated Injuries

• Multiple trauma

• Cervical spine injury


Pathophysiology


Pathophysiology

• Two insult model:


Pathophysiology


• Primary event--direct injury to brain parenchyma


Pathophysiology



• Impaired Autoregulation -->


Pathophysiology




• Cerebral hypoperfusion -->


Pathophysiology





• increased metabolic demand...


Pathophysiology





• increased metabolic demand...

• Secondary event--result of exogenous insults: hypoxia and hypotension


Evaluation


Evaluation

• Prompt recognition: Interventions, Follow up, Neuroimaging


Evaluation


• Emergent stabilization


Evaluation



• Primary survey: A, B, C’s, and identification of life-threatening conditions


Evaluation



• Primary survey: A, B, C’s, and identification of life-threatening conditions

• Secondary survey: Head-to-toe exam with thorough neurological evaluation


Evaluation: History


Evaluation: History

• Obvious vs. Subtle:


Evaluation: History


• Prolonged LOC or AMS


Evaluation: History



• Persistent vomiting


Evaluation: History




• Severe HA


Evaluation: History




• Severe HA

• Progression of symptoms


Evaluation: History




• Severe HA

• Progression of symptoms

• Occult: Inflicted head injury


Evaluation: Physical Exam



• General assessment




• Vitals + Pulseox:





• Hypoxia, hypotension






• Irregular respirations, bradycardia, hypertension...






• Irregular respirations, bradycardia, hypertension...

• Cervical spine immobilization!



• Calculation of GCS!

• Scalp abnormalities: AF, hematoma, depression?

• Basilar skull fx? periorbital ecchymosis, Battle’s sign, hemotympanum, CSF otorrhea/rhinorrhea


Evaluation: Physical



• Focused neuro exam: LOC, pupils, EOM, fundoscopic eval, brainstem reflexes (gag, cornea), DTR’s, response to pain?



• Focused neuro exam: LOC, pupils, EOM, fundoscopic eval, brainstem reflexes (gag, cornea), DTR’s, response to pain?

• Any Abnormalities noted may signal in increase in ICP or possible herniation...!


Herniation



• Signs of herniation:

• Uncal herniation --> CN III palsy --> hemiplegia

• Changes in respiratory patterns, pupil size, vestibuloocular reflexes, posture

• Cushing’s triad


Evaluation: Laboratory Studies

• Trauma labs: Hct, Type + Screen, UA

• Blood glucose*, serum electrolytes, osmolarity

• Coagulation studies*

• * = abnormality associated with poor outcome in TBI


Evaluation: Imaging

• Mild TBI: Skull radiographs for:

• Unclear hx,

• R/O FB,

• Screen for fx in asymptomatic pts 3-24 mos with scalp hematomas


Medline ® Abstract for Reference 39of 'Minor head trauma in infants and children'

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TISkull radiograph interpretation of children younger than two years: how good are pediatric emergency physicians?AUChung S, Schamban N, Wypij D, Cleveland R, Schutzman SASOAnn Emerg Med. 2004;43(6):718. STUDY OBJECTIVE: We determine pediatric emergency physicians' accuracy in interpreting skull radiographs of children younger than 2 years and determine the characteristics of misidentified skull radiographs.METHODS: A set of 31 skull radiographs (16 with fractures, 15 normal) was compiled from children younger than 2 years who were evaluated for head trauma in a pediatric emergency department from March 3, 1997, to March 3, 1998. A pediatric radiologist reinterpreted the films and agreed with all of the original readings in the final set. Participants (attending level physicians) were asked to identify the presence, location, and pattern of any fracture. Skull radiograph interpretation was considered radiographically correct if the presence, location, and pattern of fracture were correctly identified and was considered diagnostically correct if the presence of a fracture was recognized.RESULTS: Twenty-five of 26 eligible pediatric emergency physicians completed the study. The mean of each participant's radiographically correct interpretation was 65%+/-10% (mean+/-SD), and diagnostically correct interpretation was 80%+/-9%. The group's mean sensitivity for diagnostically correct interpretation was 76%+/-15%, and specificity was 84%+/-14%. Shorter fractures were identified correctly less often (63%<or =5 cm versus 93%>5 cm; mean difference 30%; 95% confidence interval 21% to 39%). Diagnostically correct rates did not differ according to age of patient, physician practice location, years in practice, or practice in ordering skull radiographs.CONCLUSION: Pediatric emergency physicians have limited accuracy in interpreting skull radiographs of children younger than 2 years. Shorter fractures are more commonly misinterpreted.ADDivision of Emergency Medicine, Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA. [email protected]


Evaluation: Imaging


Evaluation: Imaging

• Head CT preferred initial modality for children with severe TBI


Evaluation: Imaging


• By definition, all children with moderate to severe TBI have an abnormal neuro evaluation and should have head CT


Evaluation: Imaging


• By definition, all children with moderate to severe TBI have an abnormal neuro evaluation and should have head CT

• Imaging for mild TBI is more complex...


THE CT DEBATE...Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Evaluation: Imaging


Evaluation: Imaging

• Increased use of CT in US


Evaluation: Imaging


• 13% to 22% b/t 1995 and 2003


Evaluation: Imaging


• 13% to 22% b/t 1995 and 2003

• Goal: eliminate pediatric pts receiving head CT in minor head trauma


Evaluation: Imaging


• 13% to 22% b/t 1995 and 2003


• More likely to occur in community hospitals


Evaluation: Imaging


• 13% to 22% b/t 1995 and 2003


• More likely to occur in community hospitals

• Rare, significant injuries vs risks of CT


Evaluation: Imaging


Evaluation: Imaging

• Lifetime risk for cancer in pediatric pts with head CT? (1:1500 HEAD CT)


Evaluation: Imaging


• Worse for children vs. adults


Evaluation: Imaging



• Longer subsequent lifetime


Evaluation: Imaging




• Greater sensitivity to radiation in some developing organs


Evaluation: Imaging




• Greater sensitivity to radiation in some developing organs

• Sedation issues


Evaluation: Imaging

• Goal: identify pts with clinically important TBI:

• neurosurgery,

• ET intubation > 24 hrs,

• hospitalized > 2 days


Evaluation: Imaging


Evaluation: Imaging

• Predictors of Intracranial Injury (ICI)


Evaluation: Imaging


• Consistent: skull fx, focal neuro deficit, depressed MS


Evaluation: Imaging


• Consistent: skull fx, focal neuro deficit, depressed MS

• Variable: sz, LOC, amnesia, vomiting, < 2 yrs, trauma mechanism, scalp swelling (pt < 1yr), HA


FOCUS! 2 MOST IMPORTANT

SLIDES AHEAD!


Management: TBI


Management: Airway and Breathing



• Maintaining an oral airway, supplemental O2




• Bag-valve-mask ventilations





• Endotracheal intubation via Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) if:






• Decreasing LOC (GCS < 9)







• Marked respiratory distress








• Hemodynamic instability








• Hemodynamic instability

• Use cuffed tracheal tubes to protect airway from aspiration



• RSI considerations:




• Pretreat with Lidocaine --> minimizes increase in ICP that can be associated with airway manipulation





• Sedation --> Etomidate and thiopental* = neuroprotective





• Sedation --> Etomidate and thiopental* = neuroprotective

• Paralysis --> Succinylcholine (+/-) vs. Rocuronium



• Role of Hyperventilation

HYPERVENTILATION

DECREASE PCO2

CEREBRAL VASOCONSTRICTION

DECREASED CEREBRAL PERFUSION

REDUCTION OF INTRACRANIAL

PRESSURE




HYPERVENTILATION

DECREASE PCO2




PRESSURE

HYPOPERFUSION = HYPOXIA?




HYPERVENTILATION

DECREASE PCO2




PRESSURE

HYPOPERFUSION = HYPOXIA?

IDEAL PACO2 35-38...*


Management: Fluid Managment



• Outcome is poor for pts with severe TBI and initial hypotension




• Target blood pressure to maintain cerebral perfusion pressure is not clearly defined, but may be age-dependent.





• Maintain SBP > 5th percentile, as a minimum





• Maintain SBP > 5th percentile, as a minimum

• Isotonic fluids preferred (vs. hypertonic)


Management: Other

Head positioning Hyperventilation

Sedation/paralysis AVOID HYPERGLYCEMIA

Antiseizure Corticosteroids (?)

Hyper-/Hypothermia Emergent surgery

Hyperosmolar Tx


Management: Monitoring

• HR, BP, Pulse oximetry

• Capnography: end-tidal CO2

• ICP monitoring if abn head CT or GCS 3-8


ED Management Decisions



• Immediate neurosurgical evaluation required for:




• Focal injuries identified on CT





• Depressed, basilar, widely diastatic skull fx






• Increased ICP






• Increased ICP

• Deteriorating clinical condition



• Children with signs of herniation:




• O2, breathing, BP





• Hyperosmolar Tx (Mannitol)






• Mild hyperventilation (PaCO2 30-35)






• Mild hyperventilation (PaCO2 30-35)

• Immediate neurosurgical evaluation


Disposition: Minor Head Trauma



• May go home after observation period without deterioration and/or negative head CT --> F/U PCP IN 24 HRS




• If home, f/u if worsening HA, persistent vomiting, AMS, gait/coordination issues, sz




• If home, f/u if worsening HA, persistent vomiting, AMS, gait/coordination issues, sz

• Admit: brain injury, depressed/basilar skull fracture (with Neurosurg), AMS, persistent vomiting, suspected abuse, unreliable caretakers


Disposition: TBI


Disposition: TBI

• Children in field with GCS < or = 12 should go directly to pediatric trauma center.

• Once stabilized, pts should be transferred from community hospital to peds trauma center if:

• GCS < or = 8

• GCS < or = 12 with associated major injuries

• Deterioration in clinical condition / GCS drop


Return to Play Guidelines


Return to Play Guidelines

• Children/adolescents at increased risk for Second Impact Syndrome

• Diffuse cerebral swelling after 2nd concussion -- rare, often FATAL.

• Any LOC or symptoms of concussion > 15 minutes -- no sports until asymptomatic x 7 days


NFL Players Association

What is the cumulative effect of recurrent mild

TBI?


Some final words...

http://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/prevention.html






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