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First10EM Journal Club: October 2022

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Epub 2021 Dec 14. 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. PMID: 30206143 Less is more when it comes to intravenous fluids de-Madaria E, Buxbaum JL, Maisonneuve P, et al.

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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

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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. 2021 [cited 2023 Nov 30]. Rch.org.au.

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Cholera: ED presentation, evaluation, and management

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Published online October 20, 2021. link] If ORS powder is not available but patients are able to tolerate oral fluid intake an ORS substitute can be made by adding 6 teaspoons of table sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of table salt (iodinated preferable) to each liter of water. Among children, hypoglycemia is common and can lead to seizures.

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EM@3AM: Hyperthermia

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As you attempt to examine the patient, he has a generalized, tonic-clonic seizure. Clinical decision making in seizures and status epilepticus. The patient is agitated, not oriented, and becoming combative with ED staff. A 12-lead EKG shows sinus tachycardia but is otherwise normal. 1 Fever is usually < 40C. C., & Mathai, D.