Document Infectious Diseases Seizures 
EMDocs
MAY 9, 2024
The triage nurse records the event as a “seizure” lasting 7 minutes. Exam documents that he is alert and oriented but “tired appearing” and “not appearing post-ictal.” ” Sixteen hours later the patient returns comatose after a grand mal seizure at home. Plaintiff : You never acknowledged the alleged “7 minute” seizure.
Taming the SRU
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
1) However, it wasn’t until the 1890s that purposeful, successful, and safe attempts to access this fluid were documented (2). Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases , 45 (9), 657–663. Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America , 39 (9), 1267–1284.
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Pediatric EM Morsels
AUGUST 18, 2023
None of the patients were documented to have joint disease at follow up. Myth # 2: Neurologic affects Nervous system adverse events mostly include central concerns (ex, seizures, headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, sleep disorders, hallucinations) and peripheral neuropathy. BMC Infectious Disease.
EMDocs
JANUARY 11, 2024
Systems included neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, hematology, infectious disease, gastrointestinal, endocrine, fluids management, and general critical care. EEG Monitoring and Seizures Statements Takeaway: If possible, obtain an EEG to evaluate for seizure activity. Treat seizures if present.
Pediatric EM Morsels
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Obasi 2020) Hepatic and splenic abscesses have been documented in children, and splenic rupture is particularly associated with cases of MDR typhoid fever. Britto 2017) There have been several neurological complications associated with typhoid fever in pediatric patients (Britto 2017): It has an increased association with febrile seizures.
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