2007 Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Wellness 
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 30, 2019
I remember Allie well from her days in the Research volunteer program at Hennepin. Smith comment: 1) Brugada ECG may have ST shifts in limb leads as well as precordial leads. A repeat EKG was performed at that time and showed this: The STE had almost completed resolved and the STE depression is improved as well. F (rectal).
ACEP Now
OCTOBER 3, 2023
This document is an update of guidelines first published in 2000, and then updated in 2007. Confounders to the GCS such as seizure and post-ictal phase, ingestions and drug overdose, as well as medications administered in the prehospital setting that impact GCS score should be documented.
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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 22, 2023
The patient did well and was ultimately discharged home. This discussion comes from this previous post: Hyperthermia and ST Elevation Discussion Brugada Type 1 ECG changes are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and the occurrence of ventricular dysrhythmias. There were no dysrhythmias on cardiac monitor during observation.
Greater Sydney Area HEMS
APRIL 26, 2023
Both the stuff of legend and go by multiple names including harness hang syndrome and orthostatic intolerance, as well as bigfoot and the abominable snowman, respectively. – Concurrent traumatic injuries , along with hypothermia, hypoglycaemia, pain and fear can all stimulate maladaptive compensation, potentiating the above mechanisms.
Northwestern EM Blog
JANUARY 24, 2022
Due to its extremely high morbidity and mortality as well as high healthcare costs, the prompt recognition, diagnosis and resuscitation of shock is key. To reverse these effects as well as refractory hypotension, hydrocortisone is the preferred agent due to both its glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid properties. 2007; 25: 309-331.
Taming the SRU
APRIL 17, 2023
Thankfully, some of the more common and/or dangerous plant poisonings have been well-categorized, and are summarized below. Deadly Nightshade and Jimson Weed are well known among the poisonous plants. Patients typically present with tachycardia, mydriasis hyperthermia, altered mental status, anhidrosis, and urinary retention.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 21, 2023
Acute and reversible J waves are called "Osborn waves" and are often associated with hypothermia which can also induce ventricular arrhythmias (3), where their size correlates with colder temperatures and resolves with warming (5). Hypothermia can also produce bradycardia and J waves, with a pseudo-STEMI pattern. TSH came back as 45.
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