Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Chemical burns are a unique subset of burns that require specialised management due to the nature of the substances involved. The majority of acid burns cause coagulative necrosis and cytotoxicity leading to skin and mucosal changes that limit deeper injury. Keep the patient warm using force air warmers such as Bairhugger.

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Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 52

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JUNE 13, 2024

Common reasons include infections, gastrointestinal issues, and food poisoning. Burns For burns, place the injured area under running cool water for at least 10 minutes. This should be done in case of minor burns for instant relief. In case of major burns, call emergency medical services immediately.

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Stroke Burns Ambulance Services Dehydration 52

EMDocs

JUNE 14, 2023

He complains of eye irritation with redness with a burning sensation and tearing sometimes. 5, 6 Organophosphate-Induced Delayed Neuropathy (OIDN) 1 to 2 weeks after recovering from an acute poisoning (2-4 weeks post exposure). Used for treatment of acutely symptomatic anxiety, muscle fasciculations, and seizures.

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PPE Poisoning Seizures Emergency Department 69

EMDocs

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Possible early antibiotic treatment Minor Marine Trauma Mechanism: Bites, Stings, Nematocysts Envenomation Presentation: All can cause localized pain, erythema, and warmth Dermatologic: Urticaria, burning, pruritus, localized paresthesia. Food Poisoning. Poisoning, Envenomation, and Trauma from Marine Creatures. doi:10.1136/emj.2005.028456

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Poisoning Seizures Anaphylaxis Burns 91

ACEP Now

APRIL 2, 2024

degress Fahrenheit), caustics (low pH), and voltage—causing a Ca++ and Na+ action potential influx that confers the sensation of pain and burning to the brain. Oral exposure creates a spicy burning sensation (or pungency) in the mouth that can extend to the throat and stomach (and eventually the rectum—“ fire tuchus ”).

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Burns Poisoning Seizures Stroke 40

ACEP Now

AUGUST 9, 2024

More severe systemic reactions like delirium, seizures, limb paralysis, blood pressure changes, respiratory distress, dysrhythmia, myocardial ischemia, and syncope are rare. This excruciating pain is described by many victims as a continuous burning, tingling, and numbness. A five-year poison center experience. 2016;54:313-318.

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Poisoning Burns Seizures Fractures 52

Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

SEIZURE (FIT) 715 16 250 35 2.24[1.4 BURN 478 0 35 7.3 POISONING FROM ANY SOURCE 179 0 8 4.5 BURN 478 0 35 7.3 POISONING FROM ANY SOURCE 179 0 8 4.5 0.018 , 0.12] INJURY OF HIP/LEG/KNEE/ANKLE/FOOT 7427 15 653 8.8 0.12 , 0.33] CHEST PAIN 5953 34 2077 34.9 ABDOMINAL PAIN 5629 48 2473 43.9 HEAD INJURY 3493 22 382 10.9

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Documentation/Coding Sexual Assault Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Head Injuries 40