Taming the SRU

APRIL 17, 2023

Severe cases may result in seizures or coma. 2007 May;25(2):375-433; abstract ix. These atropine-like alkaloids produce an anticholinergic syndrome when smoked or ingested. Patients typically present with tachycardia, mydriasis hyperthermia, altered mental status, anhidrosis, and urinary retention. Plant poisoning. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2007.02.013.

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

JANUARY 26, 2015

HELLP Syndrome [pdf] Sara Paul MD Intrauterine Fetal Demise [ppt] Irene Hwang, MD Obesity in Pregnancy [pdf] Rafael Garabis, MD Seizures in Pregnancy [ppt] Sherifia Heron , MD Substance Abuse in Pregnancy [ppt] Sophia Y. 2014) Medscape.com Sullivan, MG (2007) Time Is Critical for Success in Perimortem C-Section ACEP News.

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Contraindicated seizures or porphyria. 2007): 748. Minimal histamine release. Cons: Short duration of action. Pain upon injection. Adrenal suppression, limiting its use in long procedures or critically ill patients. Propofol: Mechanism of Action: GABA A Pros: Rapid onset and offset of action. Excellent amnestic and sedative properties.

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

NOVEMBER 7, 2015

Even as a Paramedic, in the early days, there was no analgesia, sedative (except for seizures), or anesthetic, to provide. In the first part of my career, I did ambulance work, before there was ACLS, and certainly no pain medicine. We had only first aid, oxygen, and CPR to offer. Ehrlich, Steven D., Hypnotherapy. Last reviewed on 9/19/2013.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

The child with seizure disorder and chest pain: anti-epileptics Some anti-epileptic agents, such as carbamazepine, promote a poor lipid profile, leading to atherosclerosis and early MI. 2007; 2:2-11. Viral myocarditis Presenting with Seizure and Electrocardiographic Findings of Acute Myocardial Infarction in a 14-Month-Old Child.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

MAY 1, 2017

Acute bilirubin encephalopathy may progress to an abnormal neurologic exam, seizures, apnea, or coma. 2007 Nov;25(4):1117-35, vii. The dehydration and neurologic dysfnction from the hyperbilirubinemia may even cause fever. Check the bilirubin in any neonate you are working up for sepsis. Pediatrics. 2012; 129(4). Gamaleldin R et al.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 26, 2023

Some families have unexplained deaths during sporting events, an unusual number of car accidents, seizures in someone without a formal diagnosis of epilepsy. Claudius et al, Pediatrics 2007 here a US-based study showed that of all admitted patients only 14% had a subsequent clinical course requiring admission.

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ACEP Now

APRIL 2, 2024

8 Seizures and thunderclap headache from reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome have been reported. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press/Taylor & Francis; 2007. 6 Inadvertent exposure to the eyes can result in severe pain, lacrimation, visual blurring, conjunctival injection, lid swelling; corneal injuries are possible.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

As you attempt to examine the patient, he has a generalized, tonic-clonic seizure. Clinical decision making in seizures and status epilepticus. The patient is agitated, not oriented, and becoming combative with ED staff. A 12-lead EKG shows sinus tachycardia but is otherwise normal. 1 Fever is usually < 40C. Becker, S.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

First: Are you sure it was syncope, and not SEIZURE? Conversely , frequently syncope has a short episode of tonic-clonic activity that mimics seizure. 2007 Oct; 33(3): 233–239. Patients with trauma, alcohol, or drug-associated loss of consciousness and definite seizures were excluded. 2) Boston syncope rule: J Emerg Med.

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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. Seizure activity was witnessed in the ED. EMS reported an initial GCS of 8 with pupils equal and reactive. Is this takotsubo? Pacing Clin Electrophysiol.

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Taming the SRU

JANUARY 5, 2025

Potential complications include dysrhythmias, respiratory failure, DIC, seizures, and hepatic failure. Crit Care 11, R4 (2007). mg/kg initially followed by 1mg/kg q6hrs Disposition NMS can be very severe and usually requires ICU level care. Workup for complications should be initiated on a case by case basis. J Clin Pharm Ther.

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