EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2024

2003; 348:1786-1795. fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold Management of drug and alcohol withdrawal. N Engl JMed. Gortney J, Raub J, Patel P, et al.

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Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department EMS 80

EMDocs

JANUARY 29, 2024

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. Lowering the MAP may mitigate these risks and possibly improve outcomes.

Stroke 74

Stroke Outcomes EMS Seizures 74

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

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Furthermore, educating both patients and their families is important in order to achieve good treatment compliance and better clinical outcomes. Do not use pethidine since it can cause seizures and CNS hyperexcitability. 2003; 5: 229–240. Alternatives to morphine are hydromorphone or fentanyl. Stinson J, Naser B. Ware et al.

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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. 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.

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Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 5, 2025

Potential complications include dysrhythmias, respiratory failure, DIC, seizures, and hepatic failure. QJM 2003; 96:635642. The neuroleptic malignant syndrome-a systematic case series analysis focusing on therapy regimes and outcome. Workup for complications should be initiated on a case by case basis. Br J Clin Pharmacol.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 69

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Dehydration Psychiatric Poisoning 69

Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The SANDWICH trial found that children exposed to prolonged sedation and ventilation had a higher incidence of delirium, indicating the strong influence of sedation practices on delirium outcomes in critically ill patients. Incidence, associated factors, and outcomes of delirium in critically ill children in China: a prospective cohort study.

Pediatrics 59

Pediatrics Hospitals Sepsis Administration 59