EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated unit-dose packaging for all iron-containing products with more than 30 milligrams of elemental iron. 2 This requirement was ultimately removed in 2003, however iron related exposures and deaths have stayed low. 5 Seizure: IV benzodiazepine first line, barbiturates as second line.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 29, 2024

hypertensive emergency, need for thrombolytic administration) [1]. Finally, anticipating and addressing known complications such as seizures, increased intracranial pressure, or cerebral edema with appropriate measures, including antiepileptic drugs or osmotic agents, is essential for improving patient outcomes. 2003 Nov;42(5):619-26.

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Northwestern EM Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

Clinical Findings of Methanol Poisoning CNS sedation Seizures Rapid, Deep Breathing Hypotension Ocular findings: Blindness Afferent pupillary defect Optic disk hyperemia Mydriasis Ethylene Glycol Toxicity Similarly, the toxic metabolites of ethylene glycol cause end-organ damage at levels greater than 20mg/dl. Emerg Med J, 2003.

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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. Academic Emergency Medicine, 2003 Volume 10, Number 5 539-540. Eur Heart J 2003 May; 24:811-19.

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EMDocs

JULY 19, 2023

Further, organic mercury readily crosses the placenta where it acts as a teratogen leading to a wide range of birth defects including developmental delay, blindness, seizures, and limb malformation. Food and Drug Administration. Food and Drug Administration. 2003 Oct 30;349(18):1731-7. Resources: S. 2022, February 25).

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Do not use pethidine since it can cause seizures and CNS hyperexcitability. Older children and adults usually present with ACS 2-3 days after hospitalisation due to pulmonary infarction (in situ sickling), hypoventilation due to rib infarction (which may be exacerbated by recent narcotic administration) or fat embolism. Ware et al.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 9, 2024

These include CNS irritability (agitation, seizures, irritability), GI disturbance (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea), and autonomic symptoms (increased heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating and fever). Duration of drug administration in days e.g. 8 days of midazolam infusion. 4-hourly assessments using a withdrawal observation chart.

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