PulmCCM

JUNE 12, 2023

Induced hypothermia after cardiac arrest is also called “active temperature control” or “targeted temperature management.” TTM2 found no improvement in survival or neurologic outcome among patients randomized to cooling to a target of 33 °C, as compared to controls receiving fever prevention (e.g.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 105

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Academics Documentation/Coding Outcomes 105

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 24, 2024

Mortality is high, between 16-43.5% , and neurological outcomes are generally poor amongst survivors. These poor outcomes are related to both the SRSE itself and as a result of the prolonged PICU stay. One study suggests remission in 6 out of 7 patients where it was used, but long-term clinical outcomes remained poor.

Seizures 111

Seizures Pediatrics Outcomes Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 111

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 9, 2021

This has included things like therapeutic hypothermia ( SGEM#54 , SGEM#82 , SGEM#183 and SGEM#275 ), supraglottic devices ( SGEM#247 ), crowd sourcing CPR ( SGEM#143 and SGEM#306 ), and epinephrine ( SGEM#238 ). The crew is asking if they should transport the patient with resuscitation ongoing?

EMS 52

EMS Resuscitation CPR Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Nachi: Among metabolic abnormalities, patients can present with hyperthermia, hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, and metabolic acidosis. From 2010 to 2011, the number of ED visits by children aged 12 to 17 years old due to synthetic cannabinoid use also has doubled. Chronic use has also been linked to severe periodontitis.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Broad-spectrum antibiotics (A) for septic shock are not inappropriate given the hyperthermia, tachycardia, and hypotension. Hyperthermia. As you attempt to examine the patient, he has a generalized, tonic-clonic seizure. What is your diagnosis, and what are your next steps in evaluation and management? 1 Fever is usually < 40C.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 94

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 94

PEMBlog

JANUARY 17, 2024

2011 Mar;127(3):e573-80. Epub 2011 Feb 21. Clin Infect Dis 2011; 52:e18. So fever or hypothermia, extreme tachycardia, tachypnea, altered consciousness, a very unwell appearance, or even hypotension. Randomized controlled trial of cephalexin versus clindamycin for uncomplicated pediatric skin infections. Pediatrics.

Infectious Diseases 59

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Wellness Pediatrics 59

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 2, 2025

As our highlights may show A study in JAMA Pediatrics assessed the impact of foetal major congenital heart defects (MCHDs) on the risk of adverse obstetric outcomes. Original clinical studies Changes in Patent Ductus Arteriosus Management and Outcomes in Infants Born at 26 to 28 Weeks’ Gestation. Eur J Pediatr. Butler V, et al.

Pediatrics 59

Pediatrics Ultrasounds Ethical Issues Hospitals 59