Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The UK joint specialist societies guideline on the diagnosis and management of acute meningitis and meningococcal sepsis in immunocompetent adults. Broadstock is a Clinical Instructor and Ultrasound Fellow in Emergency Medicine at the University of Cincinnati and an Assistant Editor of TamingtheSRU. REFERENCES 1. Zambito Marsala, S.,

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Infectious Diseases Seizures Ultrasounds Sepsis 96

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

MAY 1, 2016

For altered adults, use AEIOU TIPS (Alcohol-Epilepsy-Insulin-Overdose-Uremia-Trauma-Infection-Psychosis-Stroke). meningoencephalitis, overwhelming alternate source of sepsis) T – Toxins (e.g. sludge phenomenon, secondary sepsis, hypoglycemia from supply-demand mismatch) S – Seizure (e.g. 2015; 57(4):659–664.

Seizures 40

Seizures Sepsis Stroke Pediatrics 40

Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This can be caused by high cardiac output in sepsis, uncoupled respiratory chain not producing ATP in hypermetabolic states Relationship between delivery, consumption and extraction of oxygen. Hypoxia can be caused by insufficient oxygen supply, V:Q mismatch, anaemia, poor circulation, ischaemia or sepsis. References Biorender.

Wellness 52

Wellness Sepsis Stroke Shock 52

EB Medicine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Jeff: And unlike past issues covering more common pathologies, like, say, sepsis, this month’s team reviewed much more literature than just the past 10 years. Thankfully, fatalities are declining, with just 565 in 2015. CNS dysfunction may be immediate or delayed and can range from strokes to spinal cord injuries.

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Emergency Department Burns EKG/ECG Shock 40

EB Medicine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

As some background, from 2006-2015 there were almost 66,000 reported snake exposures and 31 deaths from snake envenomation in the US. Jeff: And to round out this section – just be aware that rare effects such as osteonecrosis, ischemic stroke, massive PE, and septic shock have all been reported. Jeff: What a team! Jeff: What a team!

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Poisoning Anaphylaxis Allergic Reactions 40

Taming the SRU

APRIL 26, 2023

J Intensive Care Med 2015. First aid cooling techniques for heat stroke and exertional hyperthermia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Misdiagnosis of exertional heat stroke and improper medical treatment. Cooling Methods in Heat Stroke. Thyroid storm: an updated review. Douma MJ, Aves T, Allan KS, et al.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Stroke Sepsis 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 21, 2023

Infection/sepsis? Stimulation of baroreceptors results in a catecholamine-mediated increase in heart rate , stroke volume, contractility, and systemic vascular resistance (SVR). The baby’s parents tell you that the baby hasn’t been feeding well for a few days and today has been very sleepy. What are your differentials?

Pediatrics 98

Pediatrics Outcomes Research Sepsis 98

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Woodrow Wilson Wilson suffered several strokes, and was isolated in the White House by his second wife, Edith, who allowed only herself and his physician to see him. died of sepsis from an infected blister on his foot resulting from a tennis game at the White House. YouTube.com Published on Jan 27, 2015. His son, Calvin, Jr.,

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Stroke COPD Emergency Nursing Sepsis 40