EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In the late 1990s, iron was the leading cause of poisoning deaths reported to poison control centers for children less than 6 years of age. 2 This requirement was ultimately removed in 2003, however iron related exposures and deaths have stayed low. Iron is used for treatment and prevention of iron-deficiency anemia.

Poisoning 94

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 94

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

We had just received a young child from EMS who was post-ictal with decreased mentation. 2003 Jul;40(7):620-5. The post Glasgow Coma Scale in Children appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. In emergency medicine, we often use illness scripts and protocols to help drive our decision-making. Less than 8, intubate! Biradar, S.

Head Injuries 246

Head Injuries Pediatrics Outcomes Shock 246

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

It was edited by Smith CASE : A 52-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension and COPD summoned EMS with complaints of chest pain, weakness and nausea. En route, EMS administered aspirin 325mg by mouth, but withheld nitroglycerin due to initial hypotension. N Engl J Med 2003; 348:1756-1763, 5/1/2013.

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EKG/ECG Shock Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding 40

EMDocs

JULY 19, 2023

Diagnosis and Management: Whole blood mercury concentrations are the most useful for diagnosis of organic mercury poisoning, as organic mercury undergoes little urinary excretion. 6 The neurotoxicity caused by organic mercury poisoning is permanent, thus, you must act fast. Adverse Drug React Acute Poisoning Rev. Am J Cardiol.

Poisoning 84

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Administration Seizures 84

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

MARCH 27, 2015

Introduction: My first professional ambulance call was for three victims of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. We’ve heard, or been through, tales of early EM when BNTI was the fall-back for awkward intubations before EM could claim credentialing for RSI. Ontario EMS Nasal Tracheal Intubation Video on the YouTube Channel of Ontario EMS.

Airway Management 40

Airway Management Resuscitation EMS CPR 40