EMDocs

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

8 However, it is not considered first line in treatment of anticholinergic toxicity and is not available in all emergency departments. Physostigmine does not reverse seizures or dysrhythmias. Physostigmine does not reverse seizures or dysrhythmias. World J Emerg Med. 2002; 6(4):28-30. 2017;8(4):297-301.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 89

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning Seizures COPD 89

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

NOVEMBER 7, 2015

Even as a Paramedic, in the early days, there was no analgesia, sedative (except for seizures), or anesthetic, to provide. In my opinion, hypnosis is a little-understood but potentially valuable technique for the emergency department. Why isn't hypnosis used more in emergency departments? PMCID: PMC2417820.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Pediatrics Emergency Nursing Seizures 40

EMDocs

JANUARY 29, 2024

Introduction: Neurologic emergencies are common in the Emergency Department (ED), and blood pressure management is critical to immediate management. 2002 May;33(5):1315-20. A non-contrast head computed tomography (CT) demonstrates a diffuse hyperdensity consistent with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Stroke 2019; 50:e344.

Stroke 72

Stroke Outcomes EMS Seizures 72

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 26, 2023

Prioritise listening to the first 30 minutes which given a good overview of aetiology and treatment (53 mins) Basics of cardiac rhythm problems in the ED Palpitations are a common reason for children to present to the emergency department, the majority of these will be benign from a cardiac perspective and instead related to stress or anxiety.

EKG/ECG 98

EKG/ECG Hospitals Shock Documentation/Coding 98

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

As you attempt to examine the patient, he has a generalized, tonic-clonic seizure. An 18-month-old boy presents to the emergency department with loss of consciousness. The patient is agitated, not oriented, and becoming combative with ED staff. A 12-lead EKG shows sinus tachycardia but is otherwise normal. S., & Mendal, L.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 68

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 68

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Headache plus… a new seizure. An eleven-year-old girl presents to the ED with new headache, nausea, and vomting in the morning, then had a generalized seizure later that day, and presents with a low GCS. A comparison of acute treatment regimens for migraine in the emergency department. Pediatr Emerg Care.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Emergency Department Seizures Wellness 52

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. The ROSE (Risk Stratification of syncope in the emergency department) Study. J Am Coll Cardiol, 2010; 55:713-721, doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2009.09.049

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52