EMDocs

JUNE 22, 2024

Eclampsia (B) is characterized by the onset of seizures in a woman with preeclampsia (hypertension and proteinuria), but it typically does not present with the sudden onset of respiratory distress and profound hypotension described here. .” Amniotic fluid embolism: antepartum, intrapartum and demographic factors. PMID: 24974876.

EMS 96

EMS Resuscitation Blood Transfusions Seizures 96

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 18, 2024

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. Due to fluid losses and kidney damage, the patient may have little to no urine output. 2015 Nov;46(5):586–9.

Dehydration 59

Dehydration Infectious Diseases Seizures Pediatrics 59

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

1 , 2 The most common non-iatrogenic cause is spontaneously due to increased intraesophageal pressure, Boerhaave syndrome, from forceful retching, coughing, straining, seizures, or even childbirth (15% of cases). 4 Fluid resuscitation and vasopressor use as appropriate. McGraw-Hill Education; 2015. Am J Emerg Med.

Operations 67

Operations Radiology Radiology Fluid Resuscitation 67

Taming the SRU

MARCH 31, 2023

of emergency medicine residents report 1 or more dimensions of burnout (Lin Annals Emerg Med 2019) Moral Injury with COVID “We pushed aside our fear and frustration to focus on saving the patients in front of us; we kept our eyes open, and our feelings closed.

Allergic Reactions 40

Allergic Reactions Seizures Anaphylaxis Leadership 40

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

As you attempt to examine the patient, he has a generalized, tonic-clonic seizure. Clinical decision making in seizures and status epilepticus. 2015 Jan;17(1):1-24 Hostler D, Northington WE, Callaway CW. The patient is agitated, not oriented, and becoming combative with ED staff. 1 Fever is usually < 40C. link] Kakoki, K.,

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 68

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 68

EMDocs

JULY 19, 2023

Further, organic mercury readily crosses the placenta where it acts as a teratogen leading to a wide range of birth defects including developmental delay, blindness, seizures, and limb malformation. 8 As always, remember to correct electrolyte abnormalities and provide fluid resuscitation as indicated. 2015, March 26).

Poisoning 66

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Administration Seizures 66