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A man in his 60s with syncope and ST depression. What does the ECG mean?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

A New Seizure in a Healthy 20-something More cases of long QT not measured correctly by computer (these are all fascinating ECGs/cases): Bupropion Overdose Followed by Cardiac Arrest and, Later, ST Elevation. Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia Long QT Syndrome with Continuously Recurrent Polymorphic VT: Management Cardiac Arrest.

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Diagnostics and Therapeutics: The Who, What, Where, When and Why of Lumbar Punctures

Taming the SRU

As may be seen in the table below, there are several themes as well a range of stringency. Find the posterior superior iliac crest and draw an imaginary line across the back (Tuffier’s line) – where this line crosses midline is the L4 spinous process. Tunkel, A. Hartman, B. Kaplan, S. Kaufman, B. Scheld, W. M., & Whitley, R.

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Blood Pressure Management in Neurologic Emergencies: What Does the Evidence Say?

EMDocs

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. 2004 Feb;35(2):520-6. Epub 2004 Jan 15. 2004 Jun;35(6):1364-7.

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The Toxic Shelf

Cook County EM Blog

From 2004 to 2009, prescriptions in the US increased by 50%. Signs and symptoms of toxicity include alerted mental status, seizures, CNS depression, apnea, respiratory failure, hypotension, ventricular dysrhythmias, and cardiac arrest. Seizures should be treated with benzodiazepines. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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The Higher Tech Kid in the ED

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Vagus nerve stimulation for partial seizures. 2004; 26(4): 163–167. Vagal nerve stimulation: a review of its applications and potential mechanisms that mediate its clinical effects. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. 2005; 29: 493–500. Panebianco M, Rigby A,Weston J,Marson AG. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2015; 4, Art.

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The Undifferentiated Sick Infant

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Perhaps diGeorge syndrome with hypocalcemia and seizures? Inborn Errors of Metabolism - there are over 200 inborn errors of metabolism, but only four common metabolic pathways that cause a child to be critically ill. Philadelphia, PA, Lipincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004. Newborn Emergencies: The First 30 Days of Life.

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MI in Children

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

The child with seizure disorder and chest pain: anti-epileptics Some anti-epileptic agents, such as carbamazepine, promote a poor lipid profile, leading to atherosclerosis and early MI. 2004; 90:e17. 2004; 110:e511-e513. 2004; 114(2):255-258. Chacko P et al. 2004; 89:359-362. African Health Sci. 2009; 8:67-69.