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Traumatic Brain Injuries: A (m)BIG Headache

Traumatic Brain Injuries: A (m)BIG Headache

by Camille Dagenais | Apr 23, 2026 | Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Resuscitation, Trauma

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common yet challenging presentation in emergency medicine. As CT imaging becomes increasingly sensitive, clinicians are identifying more subtle intracranial injuries. The Brain Injury Guidelines (BIG) and Modified Brain Injury...
2025 AHS Guidelines for Parenteral Migraine Treatment in the ED

2025 AHS Guidelines for Parenteral Migraine Treatment in the ED

by Miguel Cortel-LeBlanc | Jan 15, 2026 | Featured

Migraine is among the most common presentations to emergency departments (EDs), yet its management remains highly variable. Despite strong evidence supporting specific parenteral therapies, ineffective treatments persist while high-value procedural options remain...
Managing Complications of Acute Stroke Therapy

Managing Complications of Acute Stroke Therapy

by Emma Ferguson, Lucy Karp | Sep 1, 2022 | Featured, Neurology, Neurosurgery

Acute stroke care is integrated into emergency medicine in many emergency departments across Canada. Whether you are involved in acute stroke care through consultation with neurology or through tele-stroke, understanding the complications of acute stroke therapy and...
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