EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Other causes of sickling: acidosis, dehydration, inflammation, infection, fever, and blood stasis. Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. Episode 101: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 2 Background SCD is an autosomal recessive condition that results in the formation of hemoglobin S (HbS).

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Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 98

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Both can result in heat exhaustion and heat stroke and have many overlapping symptoms. Patients with heat stroke have hot, dry skin and altered mental status (e.g., C, and heat stroke occurs at a core temperature > 40°C. C, and heat stroke occurs at a core temperature > 40°C. Temps greater than 41.5C

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 95

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JUNE 13, 2024

Difficulty speaking Sudden speech difficulties, weakness, or numbness could be an emergency medical warning sign of a stroke. Major issues like stroke, internal bleeding, low blood sugar levels, and sudden drops in blood pressure could all accompany this warning sign. These also require emergency medical intervention at the earliest.

Burns 52

Burns Stroke Ambulance Services Seizures 52

Mind The Bleep

JUNE 18, 2023

environmental factors, pain, infection, dehydration, electrolyte disturbance, head injury, medication etc) Does the individual have capacity? – One stroke is prevented for every 37 patients with dementia who avoid 2-3 months of antipsychotic symptoms for their BPSD.

Psychiatric 52

Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Stroke Fractures 52

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

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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Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

Taming the SRU

MARCH 31, 2023

of emergency medicine residents report 1 or more dimensions of burnout (Lin Annals Emerg Med 2019) Moral Injury with COVID “We pushed aside our fear and frustration to focus on saving the patients in front of us; we kept our eyes open, and our feelings closed.

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Allergic Reactions Seizures Anaphylaxis Leadership 40

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

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 Fractures Burns EMS 106

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

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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Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52

Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Prolonged hiccups can also cause a myriad of negative health consequences including sleep deprivation, exhaustion, malnutrition, dehydration, and depression. The most common lesion in those with intractable hiccups attributed to stroke is the lateral medulla.

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Stroke Administration COPD Dehydration 86

EMDocs

APRIL 1, 2025

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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Dehydration Sepsis Seizures Resuscitation 100

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

The Kilifi algorithm includes five clinical situations that are common sickle cell presentations – clinical jaundice, severe anaemia, bone and joint infections, and stroke. Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified.

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Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

If the fontanelle is sunken then the baby may be dehydrated and if they are bulging then this can be a sign of birth injury or hydrocephalus. If you are easily able to straighten the neonates feet to normal position by stroking the outside of the foot or manipulating the foot then the talipes are ‘positional’.

Dislocations 52

Dislocations Documentation/Coding Ultrasounds Wellness 52

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

These patients suffer from untreated physical injuries, including gunshot wounds, shrapnel, accidents, envenomations, sequelae of physical or sexual assault, and heat exhaustion/heat stroke. 92 Refugee patients with SAM, dehydration, or shock should be admitted for further management.

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