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Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

This month, we are sticking in the abdomen for another round of evidence-based medicine, focusing on Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery. Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. At 6 to 8 mL/kg.

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How to Diagnose Eating Disorders in the Emergency Department

ACEP Now

A 16-year-old male presents to the emergency department (ED) with his mother with the chief complaint of intermittent abdominal pain and constipation for several weeks. 7 A more recent study surveyed emergency physicians knowledge and training and found that of 1.9 Parental blame is counter-therapeutic and should be avoided.

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Grand Rounds Recap 4.5.23

Taming the SRU

beta blockers decrease ability to dissipate heat through increase CO, diuretics predispose to dehydration, or anticholinergic agents can affect thermoregulation) Clinical Presentation: Temperature elevation, usually 40.5C EtOH, amphetamines, or cocaine) Prescription drugs (i.e.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)]. Premonitory symptoms (Nausea, pallor, diaphoresis, flushing), or triggers (Valsalva, Pain, Emotion, Prolonged Standing, Dehydration) are very useful in making the diagnosis. Vasovagal syncope is generally benign.

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – July ’23

Don't Forget the Bubbles

2023 Jun 1;76(6):731-736 The Association Between Media-Based Exposure to Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Emergency Department Visits for Self-Harm. coli urine tract infections in children treated in primary care and emergency department. Baaleman DF, et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. Lee T, et al. 2023 Jun;62(6):656-664.