Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

to divert the plane). for detecting major injuries Abnormal CXR Rapid deceleration mechanism Presence of a distracting injury Chest wall tenderness Sternal/thoracic spine/scapular tenderness There are limited decision-making rules for thoracic spine imaging Yet a study (Inaba et al., 2015) reported a sensitivity of 98.9%

Sepsis 95

Sepsis Documentation/Coding Fractures Administration 95

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Definition of status epilepticus:Continuous seizure activity of 5 minutes or greater – OR – Recurrent activity without recovery between intervals. This definition includes clinically apparent seizures as well as those seen only on EEG.) During a seizure, GABA receptors in the neuron’s membrane are internalized and destroyed.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Seizures Stroke Radiology 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

MAY 1, 2017

Check the bilirubin in any neonate you are working up for sepsis. Acute bilirubin encephalopathy may progress to an abnormal neurologic exam, seizures, apnea, or coma. 2011; 128(4):825-31. 2011; 32(8):341-9. The dehydration and neurologic dysfnction from the hyperbilirubinemia may even cause fever. Gamaleldin R et al.

Dehydration 52

Dehydration Pediatrics Wellness Seizures 52

Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

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Psychiatric 88

Psychiatric Emergency Department Seizures Pediatrics 88

EMDocs

OCTOBER 5, 2024

8 Workup and Diagnosis Evaluation should be tailored to the patient presentation, but may include studies such as: CBC, CMP, UA, lactate (if concern for sepsis), Cultures (blood, urine, etc.) Imipenem confers highest risk of seizures ESBL-E are often hospital acquired infections and can prolong hospital stay or lead to worse outcomes.

EMS 74

EMS Infectious Diseases Sepsis Hospitals 74