Pediatric Emergency Playbook

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Definition of status epilepticus:Continuous seizure activity of 5 minutes or greater – OR – Recurrent activity without recovery between intervals. This definition includes clinically apparent seizures as well as those seen only on EEG.) During a seizure, GABA receptors in the neuron’s membrane are internalized and destroyed.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Seizures Stroke Radiology 40

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

He is not on anticoagulation and there is no history of seizures. In an attempt to improve resource utilization, emergency department length of stay, limit cost and improve outcomes, there have been multiple Clinical Decision Rules (CDRs) created to help guide clinicians in their decision-making process.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Emergency Department Seizures EMS 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2018

The patient was in his 50s with history of hypertension, diabetes, seizure disorder, and smoking, but no known coronary artery disease. Chest 2001 1788 patients with acute MI (diagnosed by clinical symptoms and positive CK-MB) were prospectively enrolled and all underwent emergent coronary angiography. mm for women, 2.0 Pride et al.

EKG/ECG 40

EKG/ECG Seizures Documentation/Coding Outcomes 40

Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

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Psychiatric 87

Psychiatric Seizures Emergency Department Pediatrics 87

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: Medicinally, cannabinoids are currently used in the treatment of chronic pain syndromes, complications of multiple sclerosis and paraplegia, weight loss due to appetite suppression in HIV/aids, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, seizures, and many other neuropsychiatric disorders.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

First: Are you sure it was syncope, and not SEIZURE? Conversely , frequently syncope has a short episode of tonic-clonic activity that mimics seizure. Cardiac Syncope ("True Syncope") Independent Predictors of Adverse Outcomes condensed from multiple studies 1. Abnormal ECG – looks for cardiac syncope. 2007 Oct; 33(3): 233–239.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52