Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

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] Lastly, the use of TXA is not without risk.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Contraindicated seizures or porphyria. Resuscitation 2013; 84(11): 1500 – 4. 2017 Dec;10(1):1. Epub 2017 Jan 25. 2017, 43:226-8. Minimal histamine release. Cons: Short duration of action. Pain upon injection. Adrenal suppression, limiting its use in long procedures or critically ill patients. Int J Emerg Med.

Emergency Department 92

Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 92

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. 2017 Sep 12 [cited 2023 Nov 30];archdischild-2016-311377. 4-year-old Stephanie presents with vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy. F1000Research.

Dehydration 59

Dehydration Infectious Diseases Seizures Pediatrics 59

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

Hemodynamically labile children should be resuscitated and a stat transesophageal echocardiogram obtained. The child with seizure disorder and chest pain: anti-epileptics Some anti-epileptic agents, such as carbamazepine, promote a poor lipid profile, leading to atherosclerosis and early MI. 2017; 15:47-50. 2009; 8:67-69.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics EKG/ECG Wellness Seizures 52

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

As you attempt to examine the patient, he has a generalized, tonic-clonic seizure. Evaporative cooling is the preferred method to actively reduce body temperature in the emergency department , as it can be performed with ongoing resuscitation efforts. The patient is agitated, not oriented, and becoming combative with ED staff.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 94

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 94

EMDocs

OCTOBER 5, 2024

4 The incidence of ESBL-E identified in bacterial cultures in the United States increased by 53% from 2012 to 2017. Management 9-12 Patients such receive standard resuscitation care including: Antipyretics such as Tylenol (650-1000 mg PO), Ibuprofen (600 mg PO), or Toradol (15mg IV). IV fluid resuscitation as needed.

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EMS Infectious Diseases Sepsis Hospitals 97

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 21, 2023

The patient had a witnessed generalized tonic-clonic seizure leading to GCS 4. In the resuscitation room, the patient had another seizure that stopped after IV Lorazepam. CMAJ 2017 Vassallo SU, Delaney KA, Hoffman RS, et al. Seizure activity was witnessed in the ED. Is this takotsubo? J wave syndromes.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EKG/ECG Seizures Fractures 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Resuscitated with chest compressions, epinephrine. Resuscitation was begun with chest compressions, etc., Moreover, when someone has immediate resuscitation of an arrest witnessed by paramedics, they rarely have a GCS of 3 (deep coma). Not a shockable rhythm. A 12-lead was recorded, showing "STEMI," but is unavailable.

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EKG/ECG Resuscitation EMS Seizures 89

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

These can lead to a wide spectrum of emergent complications including but not limited to cardiac dysrhythmias, seizures, and acute renal failure. This can often become significant enough to precipitate dysrhythmias, seizures, and tetany (20). 2017-0278-RS 3. 2017-0147 4. in females and 2.5-7.0 2018;143(3):386-393.

Fluid Resuscitation 56

Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Dehydration Emergency Department 56

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A 13-year-old girl came to the ED with an unprecedented, prolonged seizure. When she arrived in the department, the seizure had stopped. I emailed him, apologising for the inconvenience explaining that I was resuscitating a child and lost track of time. A head CT scan was arranged. Unexpectedly, he replied with an apology.

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Seizures Incident Reporting Emergency Department Research 116

EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

Rehydration therapy for patients with cholera should include volume resuscitation and electrolyte repletion. Patients who cannot tolerate oral intake of fluids should receive intravenous (IV) fluid resuscitation but are encouraged to start drinking ORS as soon as they are able. Cholera vaccines: WHO position paper – August 2017.

Dehydration 111

Dehydration CDC Rapid Diagnostic Testing Fluid Resuscitation 111

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

She presents with a seven-day history of fever, fatigue, and myalgias associated with decreased oral intake and an episode of seizure-like activity three hours prior to arrival. Additionally, there is no family history of seizure disorders. A review of systems is notable for nausea and vomiting but no diarrhea. doi:10.1136/bmj.327.7426.1271

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Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 75