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ECG Blog #391 — Asymptomatic but Irregular.

Ken Grauer, MD

He was not symptomatic with the ECG shown in Figure-1. How would YOU interpret this ECG? Extra Credit ( which is a HINT to the Answer! ): How many beats are recorded on the ECG in Figure-1 ? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today’s case. ( To improve visualization — I've digitized the original ECG using PMcardio ).

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Paediatrics

Mind The Bleep

Common stressors in children and adolescents include: Infections: urinary tract infections, gastroenteritis, pneumonias, Poor compliance to insulin therapy, Dehydration, Fasting state, Heatstroke Trauma. or HCO3 10-15 mmol/L: mild DKA (5% dehydration) pH < 7.2 or HCO3 5-10 mmol/L: moderate DKA (5% dehydration) pH < 7.1

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Diffuse Subendocardial Ischemia on the ECG. Left main? 3-vessel disease? No!

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

An immediate 12-lead EKG was obtained: There is ST elevation in leads aVR and V1, with marked ST depression in I, II, III, aVF, V3-V6. DISCUSSION: The 12-lead EKG EMS initially obtained for this patient showed severe ischemia, with profound "infero-lateral" ST depression and reciprocal ST elevation in lead aVR. What should be done?

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Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

Jeff: Do note, however that 2013 guidelines do not recommend one procedure over another and leave that decision up to local surgical expertise, patient specific risk factors, and treatment goals. Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. At 6 to 8 mL/kg.

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How to Diagnose Eating Disorders in the Emergency Department

ACEP Now

I recommend an order set that includes ECG, glucose, creatinine, liver enzymes, lipase, amylase, electrolytes including calcium, magnesium, and phosphate ketones, and urinalysis. 16 An elevated amylase suggests repetitive vomiting as well. These tests are almost always normal in patients with eating disorders. Int J Eat Disorder.,