Northwestern EM Blog

JUNE 16, 2024

The most common symptoms include: Lightheadedness Syncope Chest pain Exercise intolerance Fatigue **Important note: The heart rate at which patients experience symptoms may vary based on their ability to increase stroke volume. Operational definition of normal sinus heart rate. Bishop, R. L., & Rifkin, R. link] UpToDate.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Infectious Diseases Stroke Poisoning 52

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

This finding was not significantly different among operators with different levels of experience, or between adults and children. 2005 Nov;6(11):1045-56. 2005 Feb 15;53(1):33-8. PMID: 28778870; PMCID: PMC6071487. Gruys E, Toussaint MJ, Niewold TA, Koopmans SJ. Acute phase reaction and acute phase proteins. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B.

Infectious Diseases 88

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 88

EMDocs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

3 A study of CT use trends in the ED has shown increasing use of CTs by almost 60% from 2005 to 2013. 3 A study of CT use trends in the ED has shown increasing use of CTs by almost 60% from 2005 to 2013. Under standard operating protocols, residual contrast materials are usually wasted, according to current CDC and JC standards.

Radiology 73

Radiology Radiology Emergency Department Hospitals 73

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

The previously well child now decompensated: undiagnosed thrombophilia Asymptomatic patent foramen ovale (PFO) is the cause of some cases of cryptogenic vascular disease, such as stroke and MI. Fontan Operation and the Single Ventricle. 2005; 237(1):75-82. However, the presence of PFO alone does not connote higher risk.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics EKG/ECG Wellness Seizures 52

RebelEM

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background : Alteplase, a class of medication that converts plasminogen to plasmin leading to fibrin degradation and subsequent clot lysis, has been the standard of care for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients that meet eligibility criteria. mg/kg non-inferior to alteplase in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke? vs Alteplase 34.8%

Stroke 135

Stroke Blood Transfusions Outcomes EMS 135

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

2 Outcomes of patients presenting with ischemic stroke who received MRI as initial imaging modality have demonstrated similar outcomes to those with initial CTA, with Kim et al. Stroke Authors’ Recommendation: CTA head/neck should be acquired in patients with stroke symptoms presenting within 24 hours of symptom onset.

Stroke 87

Stroke Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 87

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Methods: We reviewed the medical records of older adults (age ≥60 years) who presented with syncope or near syncope to one of 3 emergency departments (EDs) between 2002 and 2005. to 1.45) for fatal or nonfatal stroke. g/dL —Hypotension (obviously!) to 1.51) for death from any cause, 1.27 (95 percent confidence interval, 0.99

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52