EMDocs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

She is concerned about food poisoning and says the groin/thigh pain feels like a prior episode of sciatica. Sepsis is diagnosed and antibiotics started for the first time. High level amputation is considered, but she dies of sepsis and multiorgan failure on hospital day 7. Temp is 98.7 and pulse 121. It reveals a 7.5

Documentation/Coding 75

Documentation/Coding Hospitals Sepsis Infectious Diseases 75

EB Medicine

MARCH 4, 2020

not ED specific) Food poisoning is responsible for 5% of AGE but results in 30% of deaths. Ciguatera Fish Poisoning Toxin produced by algae consumed by reef fish like grouper, red snapper, sea bass and Spanish mackerel. Lab evaluation for dehydration is recommended in these populations. Symptoms begin 6-24 hours post ingestion.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Dehydration Poisoning Allergic Reactions 40

Taming the SRU

APRIL 13, 2023

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.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning EKG/ECG Seizures 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

2) Hypoxia, including poisons of oxidative phosphorylation such as HS, CO, CN. 3) Anemia, or poisons of hemoglobin such as methemoglobin or CO 4) Fixed coronary stenosis that limits flow. For instance: sepsis, bleeding, dehydration, hypoxia, and mild ACS.

EKG/ECG 40

EKG/ECG Shock Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding 40