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52 in 52 – #41: The CENSER Trial

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Additionally, 80% of patients in the control group required open label NE use indicating that NE was going to be needed in most of these patients regardless of initial resuscitation method. I will continue to reach for pressors early in resuscitation of the septic shock patient. vs 48.4% (OR 3.4, vs 48.4% (OR 3.4, vs 48.4% (OR 3.4,

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The Toxic Shelf

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As resuscitation measures are underway, you obtain collateral from EMS and parents. Signs and symptoms of toxicity include alerted mental status, seizures, CNS depression, apnea, respiratory failure, hypotension, ventricular dysrhythmias, and cardiac arrest. Seizures should be treated with benzodiazepines. 2013 Jan;33(1):38-43.

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ToxCard: Acute Organophosphate Toxicity

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Used for treatment of acutely symptomatic anxiety, muscle fasciculations, and seizures. Case Follow-up: The patient required benzodiazepine administration for seizure management and subsequent intubation for airway protection. 2013; 6:524. Published 2013 Dec 9. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 51: 838, 2013. 8 Figure 1.

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Chemical Burns

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Establish IV access and begin fluid resuscitation with 250ml boluses of 0.9% These systemic effects can include central nervous system (agitation, seizures , and coma), as well as cardiac ( hypotension and dysrhythmias) [10, 11]. This includes adequate pain control, fluid resuscitation, and stabilization of any systemic complications.

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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

Don't Forget the Bubbles

She receives fluid resuscitation, and you organise some tests to find out why she is so tired. A similar process can also occur in the CNS (causing seizures ), the liver and the pancreas. 4-year-old Stephanie presents with vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy. She appears pale and dehydrated , and her level of alertness fluctuates.

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Blood Pressure Management in Neurologic Emergencies: What Does the Evidence Say?

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Finally, anticipating and addressing known complications such as seizures, increased intracranial pressure, or cerebral edema with appropriate measures, including antiepileptic drugs or osmotic agents, is essential for improving patient outcomes. 2013 Jul;44(7):1846-51. Epub 2013 May 23. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.113.001212.

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Emergencies of the Third Trimester

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

HELLP Syndrome [pdf] Sara Paul MD Intrauterine Fetal Demise [ppt] Irene Hwang, MD Obesity in Pregnancy [pdf] Rafael Garabis, MD Seizures in Pregnancy [ppt] Sherifia Heron , MD Substance Abuse in Pregnancy [ppt] Sophia Y. Emergency medicine international, 2013. Reid, C (2011) Prehospital resuscitative hysterotomy op.cit.

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