2023 Seizures Sepsis 
EMDocs
MARCH 4, 2025
Neurologic deficits, seizures, cognitive issues, hearing loss. Give acyclovir If there is concern for HSV encephalitis (focal neurologic deficits, seizures, markedly depressed mental status, or immunocompromise) The mortality rate for HSV encephalitis is up to 70%. 2023 Mar;65:76-83. Mortality rate is 10-30%. Am J Emerg Med.
Taming the SRU
DECEMBER 17, 2024
There is substantial evidence that IV fluids can be beneficial in patients with sepsis complicated by hypotension and labor. Updated 2023 Oct 22]. Patients receiving maintenance fluids are hemodynamically stable, but they are unable to orally meet their daily fluid and electrolyte requirements. References Castera MR, Borhade MB.
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EMDocs
JUNE 22, 2024
Eclampsia (B) is characterized by the onset of seizures in a woman with preeclampsia (hypertension and proteinuria), but it typically does not present with the sudden onset of respiratory distress and profound hypotension described here. 2023 Dec 13;52(2):126-135. doi: 10.1515/jpm-2023-0365. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med.
Pediatric EM Morsels
APRIL 7, 2023
Unfortunately, it can cause so many other complications – Sepsis , acute chest syndrome , and hepatopathy. If Sickle Cell Disease only ever caused Vaso-Occlusive crises, it would be considered one of the most challenging conditions for patients and families to deal with.
EMDocs
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
1 , 2 The most common non-iatrogenic cause is spontaneously due to increased intraesophageal pressure, Boerhaave syndrome, from forceful retching, coughing, straining, seizures, or even childbirth (15% of cases). Accessed September 30, 2023. Accessed September 30, 2023. Accessed October 1, 2023. aid=1104586430 Bono MJ.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JUNE 26, 2023
== MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 6/26 /2023 ): == The tracing in Figure-1 was sent to me — without the benefit of any history. Most occurrences are associated with events such as sepsis, shock, recent infarction, post-operative state, electrolyte disturbance — or "sick patient". How would YOU interpret this tracing?
Mind The Bleep
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Were there any risk factors for sepsis? Increased work of breathing with grunting and tachypnoea could be due to sepsis, hypoglycaemia or acidosis due to an inborn error of metabolism. Severe jaundice causing kernicterus may also cause central hypotonia and seizures. Birth History How long was the labour?
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