Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 13, 2023

Most febrile seizures are generalized tonic clonic seizures, lasting for a few minutes (less than 10 mins) and are conventionally classified as being simple (70%) and complex (30%). Simple febrile seizures are generalized (i.e. Any febrile seizure lasting for > 30 mins is considered febrile status epilepticus.

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Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JUNE 13, 2024

Minor issues like dehydration and heat stroke could also show up with this symptom. Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea Prolonged episodes of severe vomiting or diarrhea can cause electrolyte imbalances and dehydration. However, if severe instances are not addressed, they can lead to shock or kidney failure.

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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.

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EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

The clinical picture of this patient was consistent with hypovolemic shock secondary to acute cholera infection. 10 In non-endemic regions, suspicion arises in patients with severe dehydration or death from acute watery diarrhea. 11 The presentation of cholera on physical examination depends on the patient’s level of dehydration.

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EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: There are a shocking 22 million past-month users of marijuana in the US, followed by pain relievers at 3.8 The rhabdo is believed to be due, in part, to associated seizures, muscle tremors, and agitation. Jeff: The hyperemetic phase lasts 24-48 hours and can lead to dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and weight loss.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This is sometimes misidentified as seizures. or somebody who appears pale, dehydrated, in severe pain, or worse, even in shock. And they can have Sandefur syndrome, which is the arching of the back and dystonic posturing that occurs during or after feeds as a response to discomfort from acid reflux.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

As you attempt to examine the patient, he has a generalized, tonic-clonic seizure. Heat stroke can lead to end-organ dysfunction such as rhabdomyolysis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, cardiogenic shock, liver failure, and cerebral edema. Clinical decision making in seizures and status epilepticus. Updated 2022 Oct 24].

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