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EM@3AM: Amniotic Fluid Embolism

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Eclampsia (B) is characterized by the onset of seizures in a woman with preeclampsia (hypertension and proteinuria), but it typically does not present with the sudden onset of respiratory distress and profound hypotension described here. Romero (2009). If AFE occurs during labor, immediate delivery is recommended.

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Chemical Burns

Mind The Bleep

Establish IV access and begin fluid resuscitation with 250ml boluses of 0.9% These systemic effects can include central nervous system (agitation, seizures , and coma), as well as cardiac ( hypotension and dysrhythmias) [10, 11]. This includes adequate pain control, fluid resuscitation, and stabilization of any systemic complications.

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The Toxic Shelf

Cook County EM Blog

As resuscitation measures are underway, you obtain collateral from EMS and parents. From 2004 to 2009, prescriptions in the US increased by 50%. Signs and symptoms of toxicity include alerted mental status, seizures, CNS depression, apnea, respiratory failure, hypotension, ventricular dysrhythmias, and cardiac arrest.

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Emergencies of the Third Trimester

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

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. Reid, C (2011) Prehospital resuscitative hysterotomy op.cit. 2009) Trauma in the Obstetrical Patient.

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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

Don't Forget the Bubbles

She receives fluid resuscitation, and you organise some tests to find out why she is so tired. A similar process can also occur in the CNS (causing seizures ), the liver and the pancreas. coliO157 and factors influencing the development of typical haemolytic uraemic syndrome: a retrospective cohort study, 2009–2012.

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MI in Children

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Hemodynamically labile children should be resuscitated and a stat transesophageal echocardiogram obtained. 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. 2009; 8:67-69. 2009; 24:156-8.

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Big Labs, Little People

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

S – seizure or shock – most commonly septic, but can be any type: cardiogenic, bstructive, hypovolemic, distributive. 2009; (55) 12:2098–2112. Early Lactate Elevations Following Resuscitation From Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Are Associated With Increased Mortality. 2014;30: 493-495. Kelley WE, Januzzi JL, Christenson RH.