EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2024

fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold

Seizures 105

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department EMS 105

EMDocs

MARCH 4, 2025

Neurologic deficits, seizures, cognitive issues, hearing loss. Give acyclovir If there is concern for HSV encephalitis (focal neurologic deficits, seizures, markedly depressed mental status, or immunocompromise) The mortality rate for HSV encephalitis is up to 70%. 2016 Jun;72 (6):768-769]. Mortality rate is 10-30%.

Infectious Diseases 83

Infectious Diseases Seizures Poisoning Sepsis 83

Pediatric EM Morsels

APRIL 7, 2023

Unfortunately, it can cause so many other complications – Sepsis , acute chest syndrome , and hepatopathy. Epub 2016 Oct 17. 2016 Dec 2;2016(1):625-631. If Sickle Cell Disease only ever caused Vaso-Occlusive crises, it would be considered one of the most challenging conditions for patients and families to deal with.

Stroke 130

Stroke Pediatrics Seizures Sepsis 130

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. “Markers of Inflammation and Infection in Sepsis and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation.”

EMS 111

EMS Resuscitation Blood Transfusions Seizures 111

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. C., & ESCMID Study Group for Infections of the Brain (ESGIB) (2016). As may be seen in the table below, there are several themes as well a range of stringency. Glennie, L., Wyncoll, D.,

Infectious Diseases 97

Infectious Diseases Seizures Ultrasounds Sepsis 97

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2023

Capnography has several novel uses in other disease states commonly seen in the ED such as trauma, DKA, sepsis and obstructive lung disease. Published 2016 Jan 29. In cardiac arrest, EtCO 2 is dependent on compressions AND the underlying cause. ETCO 2 correlates with blood pressure, lactate, and base excess in critically ill patients.

Emergency Department 94

Emergency Department Blood Transfusions Resuscitation Sepsis 94

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

APRIL 1, 2016

Lactate A sick child with sepsis syndrome? In the adult literature, we know that a lactate level above 4 mmol/L in patients with severe sepsis was associated with the need for critical care. The acute recognition and treatment of sepsis is first and foremost, clinical. The short answer – yes.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Sepsis Shock Outcomes 52