Dehydration Documentation/Coding EKG/ECG 
EMDocs
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Exam is normal except for tenderness as documented in the diagram. EKG shows atrial fibrillation with a rate of 169. She never had a documented abdominal exam. She had no persistent vomiting, was not dehydrated and had no fever. I just failed to document it. Temp is 98.7 and pulse 121. with 3+ urinary ketones.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2016
An immediate 12-lead EKG was obtained: There is ST elevation in leads aVR and V1, with marked ST depression in I, II, III, aVF, V3-V6. Clinical Course The paramedic activated a “Code STEMI” alert and transported the patient nearly 50 miles to the closest tertiary medical center. What should be done? Should the cath lab be activated?
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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. We asked for the ECGs to be faxed over while they prepared to transfer him. Prior ECG on file: Sinus tachycardia, imperfect baseline, otherwise unremarkable.
Mind The Bleep
JUNE 18, 2023
ICD-10 codes: F00-03 are the ICD codes for dementia and its subtypes F02. environmental factors, pain, infection, dehydration, electrolyte disturbance, head injury, medication etc) Does the individual have capacity? This article outlines the main factors related to the presentation, aetiology, and treatment of BPSD.
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.
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. Jeff: For any patient arriving with suspected cannabis or synthetic abuse, consider checking an EKG.
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)]. Abnormal ECG – looks for cardiac syncope. Abnormal Electrocardiogram (ECG): Defined (San Fran syncope rule) as any new changes when compared to the last ECG or presence of non-sinus rhythm.
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