Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Shewakramani Sepsis is associated with 20-40% mortality Screening tools for detecting patient at risk for sepsis in the ED SIRS Criteria (more sensitive tool) Temp <36C (96.8F) or >38C (100.4F) HR >90 RR >20 WBC <4k or >12k (or >10% bands) qSOFA Score GCS <15 RR >22 SBP <100mmHg Overall, SIRS Criteria remains (..)

Sepsis 95

Sepsis Fractures Documentation/Coding Administration 95

EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated unit-dose packaging for all iron-containing products with more than 30 milligrams of elemental iron. Stage 3 (timing variable) Shock 1 : Can occur within hours for massive ingestion, but may occur over a longer time course. 1 Obtain a single view abdominal x-ray.

Poisoning 88

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 88

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.

Sexual Assault 52

Sexual Assault Seizures Documentation/Coding EMS 52

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). PPI administration to decrease gastric acid secretion. 5 Consider antifungal administration.

Operations 78

Operations Radiology Radiology Fluid Resuscitation 78

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

2][3] If earlier treatment with TXA is better, would there be benefit in its administration in the prehospital setting? Association between prehospital tranexamic acid administration and outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury. When looking at the subgroups with severe shock, there was an 18.5% JAMA Neurol. 2021;78(3):338–345.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 26, 2024

Wosiski-Kuhn and Stothers BP cuff sizing: Using a cuff too large results in lower SBP, using too small results in higher BP VTE risk with hormonal contraception and NSAIDS Isolated use + and contraception leads to IRR of 7.2 10 or greater days and high or moderate risk hormonal contraception amplifies risk to IRR of 44.8

Stroke 59

Stroke EKG/ECG Seizures Outcomes 59

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Other considerations in significant TBI would be the temporary use of anti-epileptic drugs as prophylaxis to prevent early post-traumatic seizures to aid neuroprotection; the most commonly used would be levetiracetam. Disability – Altered mentation, seizure, stroke symptoms, severe headache, neurological deficit, visual symptoms.

Domestic Violence 59

Domestic Violence Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 13, 2023

Most febrile seizures are generalized tonic clonic seizures, lasting for a few minutes (less than 10 mins) and are conventionally classified as being simple (70%) and complex (30%). Simple febrile seizures are generalized (i.e. Any febrile seizure lasting for > 30 mins is considered febrile status epilepticus.

Seizures 97

Seizures Pediatrics Dehydration Radiology 97

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

1 Seizures may occur due to lowered seizure threshold. 6 Seizures have been observed and are dose-dependent. 1 Benzodiazepines are preferred as the first line of treatment for agitation or seizures. Second-generation antipsychotic medications: Pharmacology, administration, and side effects. Innov Clin Neurosci.

Poisoning 102

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EKG/ECG Seizures 102

Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

opiates or anticholinergics): Use initial nomogram and treat if initial level is above the treatment line. haffner and wright The number of psychiatric emergencies across the U.S., haffner and wright The number of psychiatric emergencies across the U.S., mg/kg (of 0.1 mg/kg (of 0.1 2x maintenance rate

Psychiatric 88

Psychiatric Seizures Emergency Department Pediatrics 88

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Symptoms may be non-specific in the beginning with patients quickly developing septic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Do not use pethidine since it can cause seizures and CNS hyperexcitability. coli and Staphylococcus aureus. What strategies can be implemented to prevent infections in the asplenic patient?

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

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

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

MAY 1, 2017

Also, newborns have a double-whammy administrative load. He will be dehydrated – possibly in shock. Acute bilirubin encephalopathy may progress to an abnormal neurologic exam, seizures, apnea, or coma. Newborns are terrible at answering emails. There is a lot of unread unconjugated bilirubin is floating around.

Dehydration 52

Dehydration Pediatrics Wellness Seizures 52

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: There are a shocking 22 million past-month users of marijuana in the US, followed by pain relievers at 3.8 Also, be aware that there are various formulations of cannabis that allow for different routes of administration. Basically, any way you can imagine, it seems like a route of administration has been explored.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

The clinical picture of this patient was consistent with hypovolemic shock secondary to acute cholera infection. 18 Patients with signs and symptoms of severe dehydration or shock, including stupor, coma, uncontrollable vomiting, extreme fatigue that prevents drinking, and unstable vital signs should receive IV fluid resuscitation.

Dehydration 102

Dehydration CDC Rapid Diagnostic Testing Fluid Resuscitation 102

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

However, IgE-mediated or not, anaphylactic shock is possible in either case. Frequency of acute kidney injury following intravenous contrast medium administration: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acute kidney injury following contrast media administration in the septic patient: A retrospective propensity-matched analysis.

Stroke 98

Stroke Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 98