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52 in 52 – #36: Randomized Trial of Three Anticonvulsant Medications for Status Epilepticus

EMDocs

Design: Multi-centered, double-blinded, randomized trial PICO: Population: Inclusion Criteria: Age 2 years and older Must have been treated with a specified minimum dose of certain benzodiazepines for generalized convulsive seizures: Intravenous or rectal diazepam 0.3 mg/kg or 10 mg Intravenous lorazepam 0.1

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Fearsome Foliage - An Overview of Toxic Plants

Taming the SRU

Anaphylaxis, hypoglycemia, cardiotoxicity, and neurotoxicity can all be seen following exposure to poisonous plants. Severe cases may result in seizures or coma. 2017 Sep-Dec;21(3):101-104. Thankfully, some of the more common and/or dangerous plant poisonings have been well-categorized, and are summarized below. Decontaminate.

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Journal Club - Tranexamic Acid in Trauma

Downeast Emergency Medicine

We know that if administered too rapidly, it can lead to hypotension and other adverse effects including seizures, headaches, backache, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, anaphylaxis, impaired color vision, and other visual disturbances.[1]