Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The LP is now a standard procedure and in 2010 well over 135,000 LPs were performed in Emergency Departments throughout the US (3). As may be seen in the table below, there are several themes as well a range of stringency. WHO - Who Needs an LP in the ED? Patients with concern for infection (i.e., Tunkel, A. Hartman, B. Kaplan, S.

Infectious Diseases 96

Infectious Diseases Seizures Ultrasounds Sepsis 96

EMDocs

JANUARY 29, 2024

However, other sources suggest that the optimal blood pressure target is not well established and may vary depending on the individual patient’s characteristics and the type of hemorrhagic transformation [7]. 2004 Feb;35(2):520-6. Epub 2004 Jan 15. 2004 Jun;35(6):1364-7. Epub 2004 Apr 29. Castillo J, et al.

Stroke 72

Stroke Outcomes EMS Seizures 72

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.

EKG/ECG 112

EKG/ECG Seizures Hospitals Stroke 112

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.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EKG/ECG Seizures Fractures 52

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.

Seizures 40

Seizures Sepsis Pediatrics Shock 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

This child is at risk for expected complications, as well as overdiagnosis and iatrogenia. These children depend on their preload to run blood passively into the pulmonary circuit; afterload reduction is also important to compensate for a poor left ejection fraction, as well as to avoid the development of pulmonary hypertension.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics EKG/ECG Wellness Seizures 52

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

MAY 1, 2017

Home care The neonate who is safe to go home is well appearing, and not dehydrated. Make sure to enlist the family's help and support to keep Mom hydrated, eating well, and resting whenever she can. My take away: we now have some evidence basis for using filtered sunlight as an adjunct for babies well enough to go home.

Dehydration 52

Dehydration Pediatrics Wellness Seizures 52