EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

6 Can see subsequent electrolyte disturbances and dehydration related to severity of GI symptoms. Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies, 11e. 2005 Jun;159(6):557-60. Clinical Toxicology, 2005; 43(6), 553570. link] The post ToxCard: Iron appeared first on emDOCs.net - Emergency Medicine Education. Tenenbein M.

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Taming the SRU

AUGUST 27, 2024

Mortality rates related to bullous skin lesions are typically related to disruption of the skin barrier and include subsequent dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, hypothermia, increased metabolic needs, and secondary infection leading to bacteremia and/or sepsis. What can you do from the Emergency Department if suspected?

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)]. Premonitory symptoms (Nausea, pallor, diaphoresis, flushing), or triggers (Valsalva, Pain, Emotion, Prolonged Standing, Dehydration) are very useful in making the diagnosis. Vasovagal syncope is generally benign.

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Downeast Emergency Medicine

MARCH 24, 2021

OVERVIEW Diarrhea is a common complaint for our pediatric patients in the emergency department. Just like other patients in the emergency department, the child should be recognized as “sick” or “not sick.” Illustrated below is a dehydration scale from Pediatric Dehydration to help guide management (Vega et al).[1,7]

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

An 18-month-old boy presents to the emergency department with loss of consciousness. Evaporative cooling is the preferred method to actively reduce body temperature in the emergency department , as it can be performed with ongoing resuscitation efforts. 2005 Oct 5;9(5):R498-501. Temps greater than 41.5C Maqbool, F.,

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Treatment of Acute Pain in the Emergency Department: A White Paper Position Statement Prepared for the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. J Emerg Med. Intravenous Subdissociative-Dose Ketamine Versus Morphine for Analgesia in the Emergency Department: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Acad Emerg Med.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

For patients who are elderly, orthostasis is an unreliable clinical finding and may be present in the absence of dehydration. 36-37 There is little evidence regarding oral rehydration in adults with gastroenteritis, though it seems reasonable that adults with mild dehydration could be safely hydrated orally. Modified from: Pringle, K.,

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