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But Can You Just PO?

Taming the SRU

Fluid management in the Emergency Department (ED) is crucial in the adequate resuscitation of the acutely ill and decompensating patient. Other conditions that lead to intravascular fluid depletion include but are not limited to starvation/dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea, burns/trauma, hyperglycemia, and hemorrhage.

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Choosing Wisely – Investigations for seizures that have returned to baseline

Don't Forget the Bubbles

The parents of 18-month-old Susie brought her to the Emergency Department after she had a seizure at home. This may include specific clinical findings such as evidence of diarrhoea or vomiting, dehydration , meningitic signs, a history of significant head trauma immediately preceding the seizure, or failure to return to baseline.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)]. Premonitory symptoms (Nausea, pallor, diaphoresis, flushing), or triggers (Valsalva, Pain, Emotion, Prolonged Standing, Dehydration) are very useful in making the diagnosis. Vasovagal syncope is generally benign.

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Pain Management of Common Chief Complaints in the ED

EMDocs

Prevalence and treatment of pain in EDs in the United States, 2000 to 2010. Am J Emerg Med. The Treatment of Acute Pain in the Emergency Department: A White Paper Position Statement Prepared for the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Ann Emerg Med. Acad Emerg Med. Acad Emerg Med.

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Cholera: ED presentation, evaluation, and management

EMDocs

Louis) // Reviewed by: Joshua Lowe, MD (EM Staff Physician, USAF); Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case A 25-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) in Uganda with acute encephalopathy. 11 The presentation of cholera on physical examination depends on the patient’s level of dehydration.