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First10EM Journal Club: October 2022

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Safety and efficacy of prophylactic levetiracetam for prevention of epileptic seizures in the acute phase of intracerebral haemorrhage (PEACH): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. 2018 Sep 11;362:k3843. Aggressive or Moderate Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis. Lancet Neurol.

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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

Don't Forget the Bubbles

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. Due to fluid losses and kidney damage, the patient may have little to no urine output. 2018 [cited 2023 Dec 3].

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ToxCard: Organic Mercury Poisoning

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Further, organic mercury readily crosses the placenta where it acts as a teratogen leading to a wide range of birth defects including developmental delay, blindness, seizures, and limb malformation. 8 As always, remember to correct electrolyte abnormalities and provide fluid resuscitation as indicated. 2018, February 1).

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Grand Rounds Recap 3.15.23

Taming the SRU

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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Cholera: ED presentation, evaluation, and management

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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. 2018 Nov;38(sup1):S16-S31. Among children, hypoglycemia is common and can lead to seizures. Accessed February 26, 2024. Paediatr Int Child Health.