Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 24, 2018

They stated that the patient was coded for 20 minutes, including multiple doses of epinephrine, and they also gave glucose, calcium, and bicarb. The most common to consider include renal failure, dehydration, acidosis, use of potassium-retaining medication, and trauma ( which may result in rhabdomyolysis ).

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Mind The Bleep

MAY 16, 2023

It is also sensible to advised to ensure good fluid intake throughout treatment to help avoid dehydration which can occur with laxatives. When prescribing drugs off licence, ensure you explain this to the patient/career and gain and document verbal consent. [8] 8] To whom should I refer for further investigation?

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

Clinical Course The paramedic activated a “Code STEMI” alert and transported the patient nearly 50 miles to the closest tertiary medical center. 2 The astute paramedic recognized this possibility and announced a CODE STEMI. For instance: sepsis, bleeding, dehydration, hypoxia, and mild ACS. Look at the aortic outflow tract.

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EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Vitamin D, B12, Calcium, foate, iron, and thiamine deficiencies are all well documented complications. Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. Jeff: Tachycardic patients should make you concerned for hypovolemia 2/2 dehydration, sepsis, leaks, and blood loss.

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Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This is a child who is clearly dehydrated and unable to tolerate oral fluids therefore IV fluids are the best option. Maintenance Fluids In 1957, Malcolm Holliday and William Segar published an article in the Journal of Paediatrics, which claimed to be a simple scheme that could be easily remembered to calculate fluid requirements.

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EB Medicine

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Most of the dehydration that occurs is more likely due to inadequate water intake and excess caffeine and alcohol consumption depending on the time of day. Jeff: Dehydration on long flights is likely due to inadequate water intake and the increased use of diuretics such as caffeine and alcohol. Nachi: Interesting. Nachi: Don’t judge.

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EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

In fact, cannabis use has been documented for medical use dating as far back as 600 BC in West and Central Asia. Jeff: The hyperemetic phase lasts 24-48 hours and can lead to dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and weight loss. Be sure to look for and treat dehydration, acute renal failure, and rhabdo though.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In one ED study, ALL cases of missed travel-related illness did not have a documented travel history in their ED note , whereas 90% of the identified travel-related illnesses had a provider documented travel history (Greenky 2022) Those who are visiting friends and relatives (VFR) are typically at highest risk.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)]. Thus, if there is documented sinus bradycardia, and no suspicion of high grade AV block, at the time of the syncope, this is very useful. Vasovagal syncope is generally benign.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 1, 2024

Reviews and opinion articles Use of POCUS for the assessment of dehydration in pediatric patients-a narrative review. Point-of-care brain ultrasound and transcranial doppler or color-coded doppler in critically ill neonates and children. You will find the list is broken down into four sections: 1.Reviews Musolino AM, et al. Pediatrics.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified. Home analgesia: Advise families at home to increase fluid intake to avoid dehydration (dehydration will prolong painful episodes). Rotavirus gastroenteritis and dehydration C.

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 8, 2025

Neglect Indicators : Malnutrition, dehydration, poor hygiene, and untreated medical issues. Documentation : Detailed documentation is crucial. Emotional Signs : Sudden changes in mood, withdrawal, fearfulness, or unusual silence. Financial Abuse : Sudden changes in financial circumstances or missing personal belongings.

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Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

original document created by author of post. paclitaxel, doxorubicin, cisplatin) high-risk monoclonal antibody treatments (i.e. Disposition These patients should be admitted to the ICU for close monitoring of life-threatening arrhythmias, urine output, electrolytes every four to six hours, and aggressive fluid resuscitation (9).

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Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Bruising- this can be common after a vaginal or instrumental birth or in babies who are large for gestational age, and should be documented carefully. If the fontanelle is sunken then the baby may be dehydrated and if they are bulging then this can be a sign of birth injury or hydrocephalus.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 9, 2024

2 Beginning in January 2023, the DRC documented a record number of annual suspected cases of clade 1 mpox, specifically classified as Clade 1b. By 2024, over 17,000 suspected cases (2,863 confirmed) were documented across Africa, with the majority in the DRC.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

4,5 Of particular concern is the Sudanese conflict, which began in April 2023, and which has caused the largest internal displacement of a population in documented history. 92 Refugee patients with SAM, dehydration, or shock should be admitted for further management. 91 SAM may also be identified based on end-organ manifestations.

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