EMDocs

MAY 11, 2024

Answer : Brainstem stroke specifically in the pons resulting in locked in syndrome. CT head without contrast 1 is performed and reveals the following: Question: What is the diagnosis?

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Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 7, 2024

history of VTE, increased calf circumference, pain and swelling), then the next step is to attain a compressible ultrasound of the affected leg. However, if clinical suspicion is high enough, doppler ultrasound, MR venography, or serial compressive ultrasound imaging can all be considered. Epub 2012 Oct 12. Haematologica.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

Her bedside cardiac ultrasound was normal We decided to cardiovert her since the time of onset was very recent. IF the Patient is Younger and Athletic: The mechanism of AFib in younger, athletic individuals is often heavily influenced by increased vagal tone ( Rao and Shipon — ACC, 2019 — and — Calvo et al — Br J Sports Med, 2012 ).

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PulmCCM

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

With the explosion of bedside ultrasound and automated methods to capture LVEF, the ejection fraction will grow in clinical prominence and affect decisions for the acutely-ill. The slope of Ea is measured as the end-systolic pressure [Pes] relative to the stroke volume [SV]. European heart journal 2012, 33(7):895-903.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

For example, a very anxious caregiver can easily transmit his or her anxiety to the child, which may either inhibit or amplify presentation of symptoms ( Bearden 2012 ). Use soothing sensory measures: speak softly, offer a pacifier, and stroke the skin softly. 2012 Jul;37(6):680-6. Ultrasound for regional anesthesia in children.

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Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Notably, lung ultrasound for the diagnosis of bacterial CAP demonstrated exceptional stand-alone diagnostic accuracy in 33 studies including 4,901 adults and children in the emergency department, with a pooled sensitivity of 92% and specificity of 90%. Raised inflammatory markers BMJ 2012; 344 :e454 doi:10.1136/bmj.e454 Gabay C, Kushner I.

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EB Medicine

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Nachi: And patients with neurologic deficits or severe sudden-onset headaches, should be transported immediately to the nearest available stroke center. Nachi: Unfortunately, the 2008 ACEP guideline and 2012 AHA guidelines still recommend a lumbar puncture in those being worked up for SAH. Tylenol should be offered for pain management.

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EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

It was peer-reviewed by Joseph Habboushe, assistant professor at NYU and Nadia Maria Shaukat, director of the emergency and critical care ultrasound at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. First up is the link between cannabis use and stroke or TIA. times higher risk of stroke or TIA. times higher risk of stroke or TIA.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

2 Outcomes of patients presenting with ischemic stroke who received MRI as initial imaging modality have demonstrated similar outcomes to those with initial CTA, with Kim et al. Stroke Authors’ Recommendation: CTA head/neck should be acquired in patients with stroke symptoms presenting within 24 hours of symptom onset.

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