Cook County EM Blog

MAY 29, 2023

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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Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 21, 2023

The patient had a witnessed generalized tonic-clonic seizure leading to GCS 4. In the resuscitation room, the patient had another seizure that stopped after IV Lorazepam. Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J 2004 Antzelevitch C, Yan G. 2004 = My Comment by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 1/21 /2023 ): = I thought today's case by Drs.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EKG/ECG Seizures Fractures 52

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

OCTOBER 1, 2017

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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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2023

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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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

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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