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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Seizures EKG/ECG Poisoning Shock 92

Taming the SRU

MARCH 14, 2023

Case 1 Fussy 1 month old A 1-month-old (ex-34 week premature) infant comes to your emergency department for fussiness. Case 2 19 year old seizure A 19-year-old male is brought into your emergency department via EMS for witnessed seizure-like activity. More on this below as we work through a few cases….

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Seizures Emergency Department Pediatrics Critical Access 52

Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

Hypertonic saline is not only indicated for seizures, coma, suspected cerebral herniation or focal neurological deficits as noted above. Seizures attributed to hyponatremia need treatment ASAP. Safety of Peripheral Line Administration of 3% Hypertonic Saline and Mannitol in the Emergency Department. J Emerg Med.

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Administration Seizures Emergency Department Wellness 52

EMDocs

JANUARY 29, 2024

Introduction: Neurologic emergencies are common in the Emergency Department (ED), and blood pressure management is critical to immediate management. 2008 Jul;26(7):1446-52. A non-contrast head computed tomography (CT) demonstrates a diffuse hyperdensity consistent with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). 119.025514.

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Stroke Outcomes EMS Seizures 99

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

We can use intranasal drugs for analgesia, for anxiolysis, for seizures – but not all drugs used for those purposes will perform well – or at all – via the IN route. 2008 Oct;5(10):1159-68. Intranasal sufentanil provides adequate analgesia for emergency department patients with extremity injuries. Biol Neonate.

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Administration Seizures Emergency Department Ultrasounds 40

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

AUGUST 2, 2016

Act V, scene I [Text from Folger Shakespeare Library] [Audio recording of Dramatic Reading; Chapter Vox] [Video recording of Act V, scene1] Most deaths that are brought to, or occur in, an emergency department will require, at least, discussion with the local Coroner or Medical Examiner. Department of the Medical Examiner-Coroner.

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Documentation/Coding Forensics CDC Fractures 40

EB Medicine

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

This month, we’re tackling an incredibly important topic - evaluation and management of life threatening headaches in the Emergency Department. Nachi: Unfortunately, the 2008 ACEP guideline and 2012 AHA guidelines still recommend a lumbar puncture in those being worked up for SAH. Seizures are very common as well.

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Emergency Department Stroke Outcomes Ultrasounds 40