Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Some individuals may require further medical investigations to exclude co-morbidities, for example an EEG to look into seizure disorders, or genetic testing to look for chromosomal and genetic anomalies. Hearing and vision assessments should also be carried out in order to address any sensory difficulties.

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Seizures Burns Best Practices Academics 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

E.g. burns, neurosurgery, interventional radiology. 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. Breathing – Dyspnoea, subcutaneous emphysema.

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Fluid Resuscitation Domestic Violence Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59

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.

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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 Abstract 2086 Table 1 Presentations Total first presentation over 2021 Total deaths (within 30 days ) Admission Admission (%) Percentage of deaths [CI ] INJURY OF SHOULDER/ARM/ELBOW/WRIST/HAND 8416 4 424 5 0.05[0.018 0.018 , 0.12] INJURY OF HIP/LEG/KNEE/ANKLE/FOOT 7427 15 653 8.8

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Documentation/Coding Sexual Assault Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Head Injuries 40

PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This is sometimes misidentified as seizures. It’s a burning sensation in the chest or epigastrium, and that is the classic symptom in this age group. Typically manifests as fullness, bloating, nausea, or burning in the stomach, especially after eating. Or, you can label it as dyspepsia, also known as indigestion.

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Pediatrics Emergency Department Ultrasounds Wellness 52

Downeast Emergency Medicine

MARCH 24, 2021

Incubation typically 2-5 days, with illness lasting up to 10 days Association with Guillain-Barre syndrome Shigella Raw and unwashed vegetables Most common to get passed around daycare Seizures, AMS, coma Rectal prolapse possible from excessive diarrhea Fecal shedding E. Sudbury, Mass.: Jones and Bartlett Publishers; 2010.

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Pediatrics Dehydration Emergency Department Wellness 52

EMDocs

JUNE 14, 2023

He complains of eye irritation with redness with a burning sensation and tearing sometimes. Used for treatment of acutely symptomatic anxiety, muscle fasciculations, and seizures. He has been having difficulty walking and is having trouble manipulating tools he uses for work with his hands.

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PPE Poisoning Seizures Emergency Department 95

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Headache red-flag characteristics include neurological symptoms, thunderclap nature, syncope, trauma, immunocompromised, coagulopathy, fever, rash, seizure, nuchal rigidity, altered mental status, pregnancy, temporal tenderness, jaw claudication, and cancer history. Pain can be gnawing, aching, burning, and located in the upper abdomen.

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Emergency Department Fractures Burns EMS 105

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.

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Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64

PEMBlog

JANUARY 16, 2025

References Perry H, Burns MM. with symptoms ranging from headache to cyanosis and seizures. Differentiate between the risks and toxic effects associated with specific inhalants, such as hydrocarbons, nitrites, and nitrous oxide. Inhalant misuse in children and adolescents. Ganetsky M (ed). Updated February 26, 2024.

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Pediatrics Poisoning Wellness Burns 52

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

She presents with a seven-day history of fever, fatigue, and myalgias associated with decreased oral intake and an episode of seizure-like activity three hours prior to arrival. Additionally, there is no family history of seizure disorders. Physical injuries and burns among refugees in Lebanon: implications for programs and policies.

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Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 75