EMDocs

APRIL 22, 2024

RV chamber size alone is not enough information to rule-in a PE as RV cavity enlargement can be visualized in other conditions such as pulmonary hypertension, RV infarct, COPD and cardiac arrest from multiple causes. If RV pressure is extreme, it can exceed LV pressure causing paradoxical septal wall motion toward the LV as well.

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Ultrasounds Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) EKG/ECG Resuscitation 97

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

There appears to be some ST elevation in leads II and aVF, as well as to a lesser extent in the lateral chest leads. Figure-2: Causes of Low Voltage on ECG ( Figure reproduced from My Comment at the bottom of the page in the November 12, 2020 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog ). Thus, there is diffuse low voltage.

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EKG/ECG Ultrasounds Documentation/Coding COPD 40

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Louis); Marina Boushra, MD (EM-CCM, Cleveland Clinic Foundation); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case Emergency Medical Services brings in a 62-year-old male with COPD in acute on chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure (usually on 3 L nasal cannula, now on non-rebreather at 15 L/min). proning patients, ECMO) (12).

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Emergency Department Resuscitation COPD Shock 98

ACEP Now

JUNE 14, 2024

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease of the lungs caused by inflammatory and structural changes of the small airways and parenchyma of the lungs that result in chronic airflow obstruction and gas trapping. In 2019, the global prevalence of COPD was estimated to be 10.3 Click to enlarge.

COPD 52

COPD Hospitals Emergency Department Outcomes 52

PulmCCM

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Predominant SARS-CoV-2 strains during that trial’s enrollment (July-December 2020) were Wuhan, Alpha and Delta. Enrollment was April-November 2020, during the Wuhan strain era. Those receiving budesonide reported feeling better three days sooner than patients in the usual-care arm.

COPD 95

COPD Stroke Academics Urgent Care 95

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 22, 2025

2,3] In 2020, the CDC estimates that asthma exacerbations accounted for almost 1,000,000 ED visits and almost 100,000 inpatient hospitalizations. [4] COPD is characterized by episodes of exacerbations, which require prompt recognition and management due to their potential to escalate rapidly and cause significant morbidity and mortality.

COPD 80

COPD CDC Research Emergency Department 80

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Written by Magnus Nossen, edits by Smith The patient in today's case is an 85-year-old male with a history of COPD and dementia. Premature, gradual reversal of inverted T waves to positive (upright) deflections by 48 to 72 hours after MI onset in the presence of well formed Q-waves. How will you manage this patient in each scenario?

EKG/ECG 89

EKG/ECG Shock COPD Wellness 89

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Well keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. Four days ago, he presented to the ED for a COPD exacerbation. COPD, cystic fibrosis), HIV/AIDS, cancer, immunosuppressed (i.e. She is well appearing with otherwise normal vital signs. McGraw Hill; 2020. Chest x-ray lacks the sensitivity to detect IPA.

Infectious Diseases 65

Infectious Diseases EMS COPD Research 65

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 22, 2022

Her vitals signs are all normal and she feels well enough to isolate at home. Early in the pandemic, there was some observational data that concluded that inhaled steroids were associated with an increased mortality from COVID-19 in patients with asthma and COPD ( Schultze Lancet Resp Med 2020 ).

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Urgent Care COPD Outcomes Emergency Department 40