EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2024

A 36-year-old male presents to the emergency department after being found down at home by his spouse. This series provides evidence-based updates to previous posts so you can stay current with what you need to know. Per the mans wife, the patient is a heavy drinker often consuming two to three pints of vodka daily.

Seizures 80

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department EMS 80

EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

2 This requirement was ultimately removed in 2003, however iron related exposures and deaths have stayed low. Characterized by hypovolemia, vasodilation, reduced cardiac output, hyperventilation, elevated temperature, seizure, coma, and cardiovascular collapse. 5 Seizure: IV benzodiazepine first line, barbiturates as second line.

Poisoning 77

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 77

EMDocs

JANUARY 29, 2024

Introduction: Neurologic emergencies are common in the Emergency Department (ED), and blood pressure management is critical to immediate management. 2003 Oct 28;61(8):1047-51. Ann Emerg Med. 2003 Nov;42(5):619-26. His blood pressure (BP) is 220/120 mmHg. doi: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000092498.75010.57.

Stroke 74

Stroke Outcomes EMS Seizures 74

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

AUGUST 2, 2016

Act V, scene I [Text from Folger Shakespeare Library] [Audio recording of Dramatic Reading; Chapter Vox] [Video recording of Act V, scene1] Most deaths that are brought to, or occur in, an emergency department will require, at least, discussion with the local Coroner or Medical Examiner. 2003 Revision. 2003 Revision.

Documentation/Coding 40

Documentation/Coding Forensics CDC Fractures 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Do not use pethidine since it can cause seizures and CNS hyperexcitability. A 6-year-old girl from Saudi Arabia was referred by her General Practitioner to the local emergency department. 2003; 5: 229–240. Alternatives to morphine are hydromorphone or fentanyl. She complained of cough and runny nose for 3 days.

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

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