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Glasgow Coma Scale in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Motor Fingernail bed pressure with a pencil first If flexion outcome, then apply painful stimulus to neck or head (trapezius or supraorbital notch) to look for localization Spinal reflex can result in a falsely elevated score if lower extremity pain induced Verbal Orientated- Able to answer all questions. A practical scale. PMID: 4136544.

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Universal Depression Screening Leads to Unnecessary Harm

Sensible Medicine

The adoption of depression screening is, of course, well-intentioned. A 2008 Cochrane review found adult depression screening does not improve outcomes. The last two trials convincingly demonstrate that when patients with postpartum depression have better access to mental health services, outcomes improve.

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Pre-Hospital Antibiotics in Sepsis?

RebelEM

It is well-established that earlier recognition and treatment can lead to better outcome for these patients . Three outcomes were evaluated, with none being deemed the primary outcome. Background: Sepsis remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. to 0.97; p = 0.02 to 2.07; p = 0.91 to 12.33; p = 0.26

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Another myocardial wall is sacrificed at the altar of the STEMI/NonSTEMI mass delusion (and Opiate pain relief).

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

It is one of the few OMI patterns that is really well described: de Winter’s T-waves. Here is her astonishing reply: "Well, they still haven’t taken her to the Cath Lab yet!!!! Opiates are associated with worse outcomes in Myocardial Infarction. They are simply Hyperacute T-waves with depressed ST takeoff. Trop at 5000 by now."

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ToxCard: Diethylene Glycol

EMDocs

DGA concentrates in the kidney tissue and causes nephrotoxicity, as well as neurotoxicity. Elimination half-life data is not well established but increases in larger overdoses and as renal injury begins to occur. Fatal Poisoning Among Young Children from Diethylene Glycol-Contaminated Acetaminophen — Nigeria, 2008—2009”.

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Blood Pressure Management in Neurologic Emergencies: What Does the Evidence Say?

EMDocs

However, other sources suggest that the optimal blood pressure target is not well established and may vary depending on the individual patient’s characteristics and the type of hemorrhagic transformation [7]. Lowering the MAP may mitigate these risks and possibly improve outcomes.

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The Latest in Critical Care, 2/5/24 (Issue #28)

PulmCCM

Fever in the ICU: Guideline Update The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) issued an interim update to their 2008 recommendations for the management of fever in the ICU. Ultrasound is well-suited for identifying most serious biliary system abnormalities.