EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Characterized by hypovolemia, vasodilation, reduced cardiac output, hyperventilation, elevated temperature, seizure, coma, and cardiovascular collapse. Consider intubation for patients with airway compromise, respiratory failure, altered mental status, or seizure. 5 Seizure: IV benzodiazepine first line, barbiturates as second line.

Poisoning 94

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 94

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

JUNE 1, 2017

The Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) revised the criteria in 2012. 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. 2012; AID 471759. 2012; 7:19796.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics EKG/ECG Wellness Seizures 52

EMDocs

JULY 3, 2023

4 Common symptoms of SAH on presentation include vomiting, neck stiffness, altered mental status or decreased level of consciousness, hemiparesis, and seizure-like activity. 18 Seizure Seizure is common in the setting of acute SAH, especially spontaneous SAH, due to cerebral and meningeal irritation.

Seizures 98

Seizures Stroke Outcomes EMS 98

EB Medicine

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Let’s talk radiology. 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. That’s quite a list. For a visual reference, see Table 3 in the print issue. Nachi: Pretty impressive performance characteristics.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Stroke Ultrasounds Outcomes 40

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The American College of Radiology (ACR) recommends a premedication schedule 12 hours before a contrasted CT with steroids and diphenhydramine in patients who are at high risk for hypersensitivity reaction but recognizes that this is not feasible in the acute setting. Lancet Neurol 2012, 11 (4), 307-314. 21) Romero, J. Artunduaga, M.;

Stroke 103

Stroke Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 103

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Both studies found external specialities , particularly cardiology and radiology, were more hostile than their own teams. A 13-year-old girl came to the ED with an unprecedented, prolonged seizure. When she arrived in the department, the seizure had stopped. A head CT scan was arranged. K, Leiter M. P, Day A, Gilin-Oore D.

Seizures 116

Seizures Incident Reporting Research Emergency Department 116