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Episode 19 - Cannabinoids: Emerging Evidence in Use and Abuse

EB Medicine

First up is the link between cannabis use and stroke or TIA. times higher risk of stroke or TIA. 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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Pain Management of Common Chief Complaints in the ED

EMDocs

80 It can be caused by traumatic nerve, spinal cord, or brain injury (including stroke) or can be a sequela of conditions like diabetes, HIV/AIDS, postherpetic neuropathies, multiple sclerosis, cancer, or chemotherapies. Effects of hydration and dehydration on blood rheology in sickle cell trait carriers during exercise. Am J Hematol.

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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. to 1.45) for fatal or nonfatal stroke.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 117: Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

EMDocs

Aseptic causes (less common): thrombophilia, maxillofacial/ocular surgery or trauma, dehydration, systemic disease including sepsis or autoimmune disease, intracranial tumors, and medications, though these are less common. thrombophilia, head/neck operation or trauma, dehydration, etc.)

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Sickle Cell Disease Module

Don't Forget the Bubbles

The Kilifi algorithm includes five clinical situations that are common sickle cell presentations – clinical jaundice, severe anaemia, bone and joint infections, and stroke. Afro-Caribbean patients should be screened for sickle cell before anaesthesia for possible pre-operative transfusion. How is sickle cell disease diagnosed?