EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2023

Capnography in the Emergency Department: A Review of Uses, Waveforms, and Limitations. J Emerg Med. Capnography for the nonintubated patient in the emergency setting. Ann Emerg Med. Predictive value of capnography for suspected diabetic ketoacidosis in the emergency department. West J Emerg Med.

Emergency Department 68

Emergency Department Blood Transfusions Resuscitation Sepsis 68

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Date: September 10th, 2019 Reference: Fournier et al. Emergency Medicine Journal 2019. Guest Skeptics: Dr. Sarah Berg is a PGY-3 resident in Emergency Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Date: September 10th, 2019 Reference: Fournier et al. Emergency Medicine Journal 2019.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Emergency Department Seizures EMS 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Do not order laboratory testing or a CT scan of the head for a patient with an unprovoked, generalized seizure or a simple febrile seizure who has returned to baseline mental status. The parents of 18-month-old Susie brought her to the Emergency Department after she had a seizure at home.

Seizures 131

Seizures Pediatrics Emergency Department Radiology 131

EMDocs

JUNE 7, 2023

Used for treatment of acutely symptomatic anxiety, muscle fasciculations, and seizures. Case Follow-up: The patient required benzodiazepine administration for seizure management and subsequent intubation for airway protection. Parenteral organophosphorus poisoning in a rural emergency department: a case report.

Poisoning 83

Poisoning Airway Management Seizures PPE 83

EMDocs

JUNE 14, 2023

Used for treatment of acutely symptomatic anxiety, muscle fasciculations, and seizures. Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 9th Edition. Parenteral organophosphorus poisoning in a rural emergency department: a case report. 1, 2 Sensory > Motor neurons with predilection for long axons.

PPE 70

PPE Poisoning Seizures Emergency Department 70

EMDocs

JANUARY 29, 2024

Introduction: Neurologic emergencies are common in the Emergency Department (ED), and blood pressure management is critical to immediate management. Stroke 2019; 50:e344. 2019 Aug;50(8):2023-2029. Epub 2019 Jun 20. appeared first on emDOCs.net - Emergency Medicine Education. PMID: 35579034.

Stroke 73

Stroke Outcomes EMS Seizures 73

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Colin is an emergency medicine resident beginning his critical care fellowship in the summer with a strong interest in the role of ECG in critical care and OMI. A patient in their 40s with type 1 diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia presented to the emergency department with 5 days of “flu-like” illness. Edits by Willy Frick.

EKG/ECG 67

EKG/ECG Wellness Point-of-Care Testing Shock 67

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 12, 2024

What neuroprotective measures can we undertake in the emergency department? Neuroprotective measures are undertaken in the emergency department and PICU to optimise intracerebral conditions, minimise secondary brain injury, and create optimal tissue healing conditions. Do we need seizure prophylaxis? 2019;13:528.

Seizures 75

Seizures Pediatrics Emergency Department Ambulance Services 75

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Date: September 5th, 2019 Reference: Dalziel et al. The Lancet May 2019 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Tessa Davis is a Paediatrician specializing in Paediatric Emergency Medicine and currently practicing at the Royal London Hospitals. Date: September 5th, 2019 Reference: Dalziel et al.

Seizures 52

Seizures Emergency Department Hospitals 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

14-year-old Katy presents to the paediatric Emergency Department (ED), alone, complaining of suicidal ideation. A 2022 CDC report showed an overall trend of increasing mental health-related ED visits for children and young people aged 0-17 from 2019 to 2022. Acad Emerg Med. Ann Emerg Med. Ann Gen Psychiatry.

Psychiatric 119

Psychiatric Sexual Assault Emergency Department Pediatrics 119

ACEP Now

MAY 10, 2024

A 9-month-old male presents to emergency department (ED) with his mother for seizure. The child was diagnosed with seizure disorder at 2 months of age and has had multiple visits to the emergency department (ED) for seizures. Immunizations are up to date. These resolved during hospitalization.

Forensics 98

Forensics Psychiatric Seizures Pediatrics 98

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A man in his 60s with a history of severe alcohol use disorder and epidural abscess on long-term ciprofloxacin presented to the emergency department after an episode of syncope while standing in line at a grocery store. Written by Sean Trostel MD, peer reviewed by Meyers, Smith, Grauer, etc. He did not have chest pain.

EKG/ECG 115

EKG/ECG Seizures Hospitals Stroke 115

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

As you attempt to examine the patient, he has a generalized, tonic-clonic seizure. An 18-month-old boy presents to the emergency department with loss of consciousness. The patient is agitated, not oriented, and becoming combative with ED staff. A 12-lead EKG shows sinus tachycardia but is otherwise normal. Heatstroke.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 68

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 68

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Contraindicated seizures or porphyria. actors Associated with the Occurrence of Cardiac Arrest after Emergency Tracheal Intubation in the Emergency Department. Okubo M, Gibo K, Hagiwara Y, Nakayama Y, Hasegawa K; Japanese Emergency Medicine Network Investigators. Int J Emerg Med. J Emerg Med.

Emergency Department 65

Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Operations Airway Management 65

EB Medicine

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

This month, we’re tackling an incredibly important topic - evaluation and management of life threatening headaches in the Emergency Department. Seizures are very common as well. Jeff: So that wraps up episode 25 - Evaluation and Management of Life-Threatening Headaches in the Emergency Department. Ann Emerg Med.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Stroke Outcomes Wellness 40

EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

Louis) // Reviewed by: Joshua Lowe, MD (EM Staff Physician, USAF); Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case A 25-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) in Uganda with acute encephalopathy. Among children, hypoglycemia is common and can lead to seizures. 2023;10:1155751. doi:10.3389/fmed.2023.1155751

Dehydration 90

Dehydration CDC Rapid Diagnostic Testing Fluid Resuscitation 90

Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

Hypertonic saline is not only indicated for seizures, coma, suspected cerebral herniation or focal neurological deficits as noted above. Seizures attributed to hyponatremia need treatment ASAP. Safety of Peripheral Line Administration of 3% Hypertonic Saline and Mannitol in the Emergency Department. J Emerg Med.

Administration 52

Administration Seizures Emergency Department Wellness 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 26, 2023

Prioritise listening to the first 30 minutes which given a good overview of aetiology and treatment (53 mins) Basics of cardiac rhythm problems in the ED Palpitations are a common reason for children to present to the emergency department, the majority of these will be benign from a cardiac perspective and instead related to stress or anxiety.

EKG/ECG 98

EKG/ECG Hospitals Shock Documentation/Coding 98

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The use of CTA (computed tomography angiography) in the emergency department (ED) has increased dramatically in the past 20 years. Pearls and Pitfalls CT Angiography has become a more readily available tool for diagnosis in the emergency department though requires an understanding of its specific uses and indications.

Stroke 87

Stroke Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 87

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Do not use pethidine since it can cause seizures and CNS hyperexcitability. A 6-year-old girl from Saudi Arabia was referred by her General Practitioner to the local emergency department. 2019, 3 rd edition. Alternatives to morphine are hydromorphone or fentanyl. She complained of cough and runny nose for 3 days.

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 9, 2023

focussed on emergency departments. A 13-year-old girl came to the ED with an unprecedented, prolonged seizure. When she arrived in the department, the seizure had stopped. 2019) Fostering a Culture of Civility and Respect in Nursing. All grades were affected, though consultants were less so. Klingberg et al.

Seizures 116

Seizures Incident Reporting Hospitals Research 116