Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

In the ED he received methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, and epinephrine for possible anaphylaxis. During active chest pain an ECG was recorded: Meyers ECG interpretation: Sinus tachycardia, normal QRS complex, STD in V2-V6, I, II, III and aVF. Given the ECG changes, he was admitted for further workup.

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Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Due to its extremely high morbidity and mortality as well as high healthcare costs, the prompt recognition, diagnosis and resuscitation of shock is key. To reverse these effects as well as refractory hypotension, hydrocortisone is the preferred agent due to both its glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid properties.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 13, 2020

An ECG, chest x-ray and troponin are all within normal limits and she has no calf swelling or tenderness. The remainder of her Wells’ criteria are unremarkable. There have also been more recent adjustments to D-Dimer threshold based on clinical probability as calculated by a trichotomized Wells score (8). Moreover,

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Anaphylaxis Emergency Department Wellness EKG/ECG 52

Taming the SRU

MAY 1, 2023

Patients must have EKG findings and meet one of a few other criteria (ie family history of sudden death, VF or VT episode, syncope, nocturnal agonal respirations) Most common in patients of Southeast Asian descent and the mean age of death from arrhythmia if untreated is in the 4th decade of life.

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Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Emergency Department 52