EMDocs

APRIL 10, 2024

Authors: Alex Rogers, MD (EM Resident Physician, Christus Spohn/Texas A&M University School of Medicine, Corpus Christi, TX); J.D. She reportedly received a landmark guided peripheral nerve block with bupivacaine and shortly thereafter developed generalized seizures. 2,9] Benzodiazepines are the first line treatment for seizures.

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Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Seizures EMS Poisoning 109

RebelEM

JULY 10, 2024

Take Home Points Early administration of antibiotics (within 60 min) in patients with fever and neutropenia is life saving. Red flags in patients with headaches that may suggest a brain tumor include signs of increased intracranial pressure, focal neurological signs, seizures or ataxia. Post Peer Reviewed By: Salim R.

Seizures 58

Seizures Administration EMS Wellness 58

EMDocs

JANUARY 17, 2024

When emergency medical services (EMS) arrived, she was in asystole with an empty, recently full, bottle of benzonatate 100 mg capsules. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved benzonatate in 1958 for cough relief in patients ≥ 10 years. Benzodiazepines are first-line therapy for seizures. 11) A bolus dose at 1.5

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Poisoning Seizures Pediatrics EMS 81

EMDocs

JUNE 9, 2023

After listening to this episode you will be able to: Identify unique aspects of the pre-hospital environment that impact assessment and treatment of agitated children Describe the role of EMS personnel and EMS director in the care of agitated children. That includes the patient, EMS personnel, and general public.

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EMS Documentation/Coding Pediatrics Psychiatric 95

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 8, 2014

EMS was called by a roommate after the patient was noticed to be nonverbal and lethargic. His HR was 160 on arrival of EMS, and they gave him adenosine 6 mg and 12 mg and 500 cc NS, but with no response. Of 14 with initial QRS of 140 ms or longer, 8 (56%) had seizures. Sodium channel blockade in the CNS leads to seizures.

Seizures 52

Seizures EKG/ECG Administration EMS 52

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Physostigmine does not reverse seizures or dysrhythmias. 7 Administer this antidote slowly via intravenous route over several minutes (5-10 minutes), as rapid administration is associated with seizures and bradycardia. Physostigmine does not reverse seizures or dysrhythmias. 9 Physostigmine dosing: 0.5-2

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 108

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning Seizures COPD 108

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Authors: Katey DG Osborne, MD (EM Attending Physician; Tacoma, WA), Rachel Bridwell, MD (EM Attending Physician; Tacoma, WA) // Reviewed by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK, EM Attending Physician, UTSW / Parkland Memorial Hospital) and Brit Long, MD (@long_brit, EM Attending Physician, San Antonio, TX) Welcome to emDOCs revamp!

Operations 86

Operations Radiology Radiology Fluid Resuscitation 86

Cook County EM Blog

MAY 29, 2023

As resuscitation measures are underway, you obtain collateral from EMS and parents. Upon EMS arrival, the patient was in cardiac arrest. EMS shows you the prescription bottle with a handful of capsules remaining. Seizures should be treated with benzodiazepines. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Pharmacotherapy.

Seizures 52

Seizures Administration Resuscitation Poisoning 52

EMDocs

AUGUST 3, 2023

IV is usually recommended due to faster onset, ease of administration, and shorter protocol duration. Massive acetylcysteine overdose associated with cerebral edema and seizures. In vitro analysis of N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) interference with the International Normalized Ratio (INR). Clinical Toxicology , 60 (4), 489–492. PMID: 21740141.

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Poisoning Seizures Administration Pediatrics 97

EMDocs

AUGUST 17, 2023

The study was performed when Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines were used, so it was more common to see large volume fluid administration in the setting of sepsis. Welcome back to the “52 in 52” series. This collection of posts features recently published must-know articles. Today we look at the CENSER trial. vs 48.4% (OR 3.4,

Sepsis 86

Sepsis Shock Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation 86

ACEP Now

JUNE 14, 2024

And the Board approved a new clinical policy, “Critical Issues in the Management of Adult Patients Presenting to the ED with Seizures,” rescinding the 2014 clinical policy with same title. Open applications will be coming soon, but you can find out more and get on the interest list today at acep.org/EDap.

Sexual Assault 52

Sexual Assault Seizures Documentation/Coding EMS 52

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Confounders to the GCS such as seizure and post-ictal phase, ingestions and drug overdose, as well as medications administered in the prehospital setting that impact GCS score should be documented. The guidelines also address issues related to EMS provider skill level, transportation modality, and destination for the patient.

Fluid Resuscitation 98

Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation Pediatrics 98

RebelEM

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

benzocaine) Consider the diagnosis in any patient with cyanosis and hypoxia that doesn’t respond to oxygen administration Administer methylene blue to any patient with abnormal vital signs, metabolic acidosis, end organ dysfunction or, a serum level > 25% References: Price DP. Chapter 127.

Seizures 52

Seizures Administration Airway Management COPD 52

RebelEM

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Rezaie, MD (Twitter: @srrezaie ) The post REBEL Core Cast 87.0 – Hypercalcemia appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog. mg/dL 10.5 – 12.0 mg/dL 10.5 – 12.0 Read More LITFL: QT Interval LITFL: Hypercalcemia LITFL: Hypercalcemia Post Peer Reviewed By: Salim R.

Dehydration 52

Dehydration Psychiatric Administration EKG/ECG 52

EMDocs

JANUARY 29, 2024

Authors: Sameer Desai, MD (EM Attending Physician, University of Kentucky); Omar Abbas Ahmed Malik, MBBS (Patients’ Aid Foundation, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center) // Reviewed by: Jessica Pelletier, DO (EM Education Fellow, Washington University School of Medicine in St.

Stroke 91

Stroke Outcomes EMS Seizures 91

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2020

Side note: The differential of sudden persistent loss of consciousness with adequate hemodynamics is relatively short: seizure, intracranial hemorrhage, basilar artery occlusion. The EM provider asked if the cardiologist thought it was a "STEMI." He was quickly rushed to the CT scanner and a noncontrast head CT was completely normal.

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EKG/ECG Stroke Administration Seizures 52

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

First described in 1970, RSI with the near-simultaneous administration of a sedative agent and NMBA has been shown to have increased first-pass success compared with intubation facilitated by a sedative alone (6,7). Contraindicated seizures or porphyria. Minimal histamine release. Cons: Short duration of action. Pain upon injection.

Emergency Department 84

Emergency Department Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management Operations 84

Taming the SRU

MARCH 31, 2023

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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Allergic Reactions Seizures Anaphylaxis Leadership 40

Taming the SRU

MAY 30, 2023

Smith Quick Facts regarding In-Flight Emergencies: 2.75 billion passengers annually 1 medical emergency per 604 flights Most common complaints: Syncope/presyncope: 37.4% Respiratory symptoms: 12.1% Nausea and vomiting: 9.5% Diversion occurs 7.3% of in-flight emergencies Deaths occurred 0.3% Smith Quick Facts regarding In-Flight Emergencies: 2.75

OB/GYN 52

OB/GYN Ultrasounds Pediatrics Resuscitation 52

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Nachi: Sometimes… Jeff: This month’s issue was authored by Mollie Williams, who is the EM residency program director at the Brooklyn Hospital Center. Also, be aware that there are various formulations of cannabis that allow for different routes of administration. Jeff: On that note, we should also touch on cannabis withdrawal.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

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. Millions are poisoned, and hundreds of thousands die each year worldwide. 8 Figure 1.

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Poisoning Airway Management Seizures PPE 97

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Bhana, MD (EM Resident Physician, University of Massachusetts/UMass Chan Medical School); Clarence Kong, MD (Pain Fellow, Eastern Virginia Medical School – Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University); Mani Hashemi, MD (EM Attending, HCA Florida Mercy Hospital); S.M. 2017.04.011 Witt CE, Bulger EM. Authors: Nikhil B.

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Emergency Department Fractures Burns EMS 105

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Authors: Mary Hamblen, DO (EM Resident Physician, TX); Justin Hacnik, MD (EM Resident Physician, TX); Katherine Spencer, MD (EM Resident Physician, TX); J.D. Frequency of acute kidney injury following intravenous contrast medium administration: a systematic review and meta-analysis. DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.862023

Stroke 103

Stroke Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 103

EMDocs

JULY 19, 2023

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. Food and Drug Administration. Food and Drug Administration. Resources: S. 2022, February 25). 2018, February 1).

Poisoning 84

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Administration Seizures 84

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

First: Are you sure it was syncope, and not SEIZURE? Conversely , frequently syncope has a short episode of tonic-clonic activity that mimics seizure. Approach to Syncope Syncope definition: Brief loss of consciousness with loss of postural tone and complete spontaneous recovery without medical intervention. Quinn et al.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

HAJDU Mild TBI’s & Concussions in the Emergency Department TBI’s are relatively common >3 million TBI’s in the US annually 2.5 million presentation to ED’s throughout the US Usually occur due to falls Also commonly occur due to sports, MVC’s, etc.

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64

Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

If using IV route, patient should be supine for 30 minutes after administration and IV piggyback administration preferred Alternatives: Haloperidol 5-10 mg PO or 2-5mg IM Droperidol 1.25-2.5 He is a graduate from the UC EM residency, class of 2023. mg IV Olanzapine 2.5 Cite As: Reed, C. Broadstock, A. TamingtheSRU.

Stroke 86

Stroke Administration Dehydration COPD 86

EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

Authors: Gaston Omba, MD (EM Resident Physician, Makerere University); Jessica Pelletier, DO (EM Education Fellow, Washington University in St. Among children, hypoglycemia is common and can lead to seizures. 34 If patients with cholera are treated quickly and properly, the mortality rate can be reduced to less than 1%.

Dehydration 107

Dehydration CDC Rapid Diagnostic Testing Fluid Resuscitation 107