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

JANUARY 29, 2024

Finally, anticipating and addressing known complications such as seizures, increased intracranial pressure, or cerebral edema with appropriate measures, including antiepileptic drugs or osmotic agents, is essential for improving patient outcomes. 2007 Jul 18;2007(3):CD000277. 1998 Apr;50(4):876-83. doi: 10.1212/wnl.50.4.876.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 4, 2024

Bupropion lowers the seizure threshold and even at therapeutic doses patients can have seizures. 6 Severe toxicity: Seizures: It is unclear if seizures are caused by bupropion or the active metabolite, hydroxybupropion. 3 Seizures are dose-dependent. 3 Seizures are dose-dependent.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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