EMDocs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

She is concerned about food poisoning and says the groin/thigh pain feels like a prior episode of sciatica. EKG shows atrial fibrillation with a rate of 169. She had no persistent vomiting, was not dehydrated and had no fever. It began 5 days earlier after eating chicken nuggets from Wendy’s. Temp is 98.7 and pulse 121.

Documentation/Coding 70

Documentation/Coding Hospitals Sepsis Infectious Diseases 70

Taming the SRU

APRIL 13, 2023

stent, percutaneous nephrostomy) by urology or IR Hypokalemia evaluate for EKG changes assess for underlying cause and factors that may influence ability to replete (i.e. Vaishnav Hyperthermia: abnormally high body temperature due to thermoregulatory failure Severe hyperthermia: temp greater than 40.5C

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning EKG/ECG Seizures 52

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. DISCUSSION: The 12-lead EKG EMS initially obtained for this patient showed severe ischemia, with profound "infero-lateral" ST depression and reciprocal ST elevation in lead aVR. What should be done?

EKG/ECG 52

EKG/ECG Shock Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding 52

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

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. Be sure to look for and treat dehydration, acute renal failure, and rhabdo though.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40