EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Management of drug and alcohol withdrawal. 2016; 83(1): 67-79. Outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Inpatient management of acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome: improving outcomes through early identification and aggressive treatment strategies. N Engl JMed. Br J Addict.

Seizures 105

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department EMS 105

EMDocs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The disease is generally mild, but in untreated cases, it can lead to more severe outcomes, especially in patients with underlying conditions such as glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Even though the disease often resolves spontaneously, prompt antibiotic therapy is essential for optimal outcomes. 2016 Oct;29(5):433-9.

EMS 105

EMS Infectious Diseases Shock Airway Management 105

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

Motor Fingernail bed pressure with a pencil first If flexion outcome, then apply painful stimulus to neck or head (trapezius or supraorbital notch) to look for localization Spinal reflex can result in a falsely elevated score if lower extremity pain induced Verbal Orientated- Able to answer all questions. References : Teasdale G, Jennett B.

Head Injuries 246

Head Injuries Pediatrics Outcomes Shock 246

PHEM Cast

APRIL 21, 2021

Positioning From: [link] Recommended Rich Levitan resources Podcast 70 – Airway Management with Rich Levitan Airway axes From: McGuire B, Hodge K. Click here to hear what our friends over at the Resus Room think about Airways 2 References (kindly shared by Rich) Davis DP et al. Tracheal intubation. 20(12);681-686.

Airway Management 40

Airway Management Resuscitation EMS Hospitals 40

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Still, there are those that believe that FPS is more of a physician-centered endpoint that does not fully reflect important patient-centric outcomes (16). It is particularly useful in cases of physically difficult airway management, such as in patients with obesity, limited neck mobility, or cervical spine immobilization.

Emergency Department 92

Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 92