EMDocs

JANUARY 17, 2024

She received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and standard advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). 5) From 2012 to 2019, pediatric benzonatate prescribing soared by 62%. (9) 9) In 2019, benzonatate accounted for ~ 10% of all pediatric antitussive prescriptions dispensed via retail pharmacies. (9) 11) A bolus dose at 1.5

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Poisoning Seizures Pediatrics EMS 81

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

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Flumazenil administration is associated with harm in patients who are at increased risk for seizures or dysrhythmias. We recommend the use of benzodiazepines to treat seizures associated with local anesthetic systemic toxicity. Editorial Comment: Give atropine, benzo’s for seizures. COR No Benefit, LOE C-EO.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Pediatrics 2019 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Katie Noorbakhsh is a pediatric emergency physician at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. This is an SGEM Xtra and it was inspired by the recent publication in Pediatrics on BRUEs. […] The post SGEM Xtra: Strange BRUE first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

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Pediatrics Seizures CPR Hospitals 52

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

NOVEMBER 7, 2015

We had only first aid, oxygen, and CPR to offer. Even as a Paramedic, in the early days, there was no analgesia, sedative (except for seizures), or anesthetic, to provide. Hypnosis in pediatrics: applications at a pediatric pulmonary center. BMC pediatrics, 2(1), 11. [ PMCID: PMC2417820. PDF ] * Bierman, S.

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Emergency Department Pediatrics Emergency Nursing Seizures 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 26, 2023

Some families have unexplained deaths during sporting events, an unusual number of car accidents, seizures in someone without a formal diagnosis of epilepsy. Claudius et al, Pediatrics 2007 here a US-based study showed that of all admitted patients only 14% had a subsequent clinical course requiring admission.

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EKG/ECG Hospitals Shock Documentation/Coding 98

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

If doing what was called "the one-man-band resurrection shuffle" [single person CPR in the back of a moving ambulance], this worked very well, as the bag would stay hanging there on the patient's face. We were even more exotic, with 15 mm endotracheal tube connectors fitted in ours. Disposable BVMs (one at every bedside).

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