2016 Fluid Resuscitation Seizures 
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.” “Amniotic fluid embolism: diagnosis and management.”
EMDocs
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Characterized by hypovolemia, vasodilation, reduced cardiac output, hyperventilation, elevated temperature, seizure, coma, and cardiovascular collapse. Consider intubation for patients with airway compromise, respiratory failure, altered mental status, or seizure. 5 Seizure: IV benzodiazepine first line, barbiturates as second line.
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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. 2016 Oct 10 [cited 2023 Nov 30];281(2):123–48.
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.
EMDocs
DECEMBER 16, 2023
As you attempt to examine the patient, he has a generalized, tonic-clonic seizure. Resuscitation. , 148 , 173–190. Clinical decision making in seizures and status epilepticus. The patient is agitated, not oriented, and becoming combative with ED staff. A 12-lead EKG shows sinus tachycardia but is otherwise normal.
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