Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

But when you see this, you should suspect that the AV node is not well. For more on SSS — See My Comment at the bottom of the page in the July 5, 2018 post in Dr. Smith’s ECG Blog. I do not know why she did not have a rapid rate.

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Mind The Bleep

JULY 23, 2023

Abnormal bicarbonate secretion due to CFTR mutation causes an acidic and dehydrated environment which results in thick, viscous mucous that forms thick meconium that can then obstruct the lumen. NG feeds if not feeding well. There has also be a reported link between maternal diabetes and an increased risk of meconium plug.

Sepsis 52

Sepsis Blood Transfusions Dehydration Wellness 52

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.

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Allergic Reactions Seizures Anaphylaxis Leadership 40

Downeast Emergency Medicine

MARCH 24, 2021

Well, patients have a greater potential to be sicker, and even though there is a higher chance of a bacterial infection these patients should NOT be started empirically on antibiotics. In this patient population, well appearing children can have stool cultures ordered and be referred to follow up as an outpatient.

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Pediatrics Dehydration Emergency Department Wellness 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 15, 2023

Previously well child? “ Pregnancy was uncomplicated and he was well after birth. Physical examination: Joey is well-grown. His systemic examination is normal, apart from signs of dehydration. Pregnancy was uncomplicated, and he was well after birth. Granny’s gliclazide? “ Yes, he’s never been sick before.”

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Wellness Seizures Hospitals Dehydration 103

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

I’m Jeff Nusbaum, and I’m back with my co-host, Nachi Gupta and we’ll be taking you through the August 2018 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice. Nachi: To attain the most up to date information for this article, Dr. Williams searched the PubMed and Cochrane Databases from 1950 to 2018. Jeff: Let’s get started with the pathophysiology.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

His medical history is significant for three prior admissions for vaso-occlusive crises that have responded well to appropriate therapy, including pain control with NSAIDs and opioids, blood transfusions, antibiotics, and intravenous (IV) crystalloids. 2018 Aug;46(3):144-151. Epub 2018 Oct 17. C or 100.4 mg/kg, max 0.4

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

She denies any trauma, swelling, or redness in the joints, as well as fever or weight loss. 2018 Nov;19(6):952-960. Epub 2018 Sep 10. Effects of hydration and dehydration on blood rheology in sickle cell trait carriers during exercise. The pain is worse with activity but improves with rest. West J Emerg Med. 2018.8.37875.

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Emergency Department Fractures Burns EMS 105

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

SCD, therefore, is not only a mechanical disease but there are also many other cellular and plasma factors as well as endothelial interaction that generate chronic inflammation. Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified. 2014; 349–356.

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Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

1,2 For hypervolemia in heart failure patients, orthopnea >2 pillows is the most reliable clinical finding, 3,4 though an increase in peripheral edema and increased weight can be useful as well. For patients who are elderly, orthostasis is an unreliable clinical finding and may be present in the absence of dehydration.

Dehydration 73

Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis Resuscitation 73

EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

As the disease progress the patients will experience profound dehydration and start to develops signs and symptoms such as: Rapid heart rate Loss of skin elasticity Dry mucous membranes Low blood pressure If left untreated, severe dehydration may lead to kidney failure, shock, coma, and death within hours.

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Dehydration CDC Rapid Diagnostic Testing Fluid Resuscitation 107

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

She receives IV calcium gluconate and bicarbonate as well as oral potassium binders for hyperkalemia. 89 The high malnutrition rate is caused by factors such as a heavy disease burden, particularly malaria, as well as poor food consumption and inadequate infant and child feeding practices. Published online January 30, 2018.

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Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 72