2018 Documentation/Coding Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 30, 2019
Our patient had a Brugada Type 1 pattern elicited by an elevated core temperature, which is also a documented phenomenon. Alexandra Schick ( with edits by Dr. Smith ) of an elderly woman who was seen in the ED for altered mental status, hyperthermia, and the initial ECG shown above. Heart Rhythm, 4(2), 198-199. [6]
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JULY 22, 2023
This discussion comes from this previous post: Hyperthermia and ST Elevation Discussion Brugada Type 1 ECG changes are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and the occurrence of ventricular dysrhythmias. Our patient had a Brugada Type 1 pattern elicited by an elevated core temperature, which is also a documented phenomenon.
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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. In fact, cannabis use has been documented for medical use dating as far back as 600 BC in West and Central Asia. We’re reviewing Cannabinoids -- and emerging evidence in their use and abuse.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MAY 23, 2022
Code STEMI was called." This repeat ECG is not available in the chart, but sounds similar to the presenting ECG, and it was excellent care that the code "STEMI" was activated despite no evidence of STEMI criteria. The pain resolved again before cath, which found a 80% RCA occlusion. Suffice it to say Much remains to be learned!
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Drug toxicity , especially diphenhydramine , which has sodium channel blocking effects, and also anticholinergic effects which may result in sinus tachycardia, hyperthermia, delirium, and dry skin. Heart Rhythm 2018. Hyperkalemia 2. Other drugs with sodium channel blockade: Tricyclic antidepressants. Bayes de Luna, A et al.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 13, 2025
Drug toxicity , especially diphenhydramine , which has sodium channel blocking effects, and also anticholinergic effects which may result in sinus tachycardia, hyperthermia, delirium, and dry skin. Unexplained cardiac arrest or documented VF/polymorphic VT: +3 3. Hypothermia. Hyperkalemia 2. Clinical History 2.a. Cardiac arrest.
EMDocs
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Recovery from profound lactic acidosis, hyperthermia, and rhabdomyolysis. tetani infection is also indicated. Clin Toxicol. 1970;3(2):267-273. doi:10.3109/15563657008990475 Boyd RE, Brennan PT, Deng JF, Rochester DF, Spyker DA. Strychnine poisoning. 1983;74(3):507-512. doi:10.1016/0002-9343(83)90999-3 Hardin J, Griggs R. The Lancet.
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