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.

Seizures 91

Seizures Dehydration Documentation/Coding Infectious Diseases 91

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.

Infectious Diseases 97

Infectious Diseases Seizures Ultrasounds Sepsis 97

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.

Seizures 84

Seizures Shock Infectious Diseases CPR 84

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.

Pediatrics 130

Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Seizures Hospitals 130

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.

Pediatrics 161

Pediatrics CDC Seizures Documentation/Coding 161

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

She presents with a seven-day history of fever, fatigue, and myalgias associated with decreased oral intake and an episode of seizure-like activity three hours prior to arrival. Additionally, there is no family history of seizure disorders. 7-11 Injuries and communicable diseases account for over 75% of deaths among refugees.

Infectious Diseases 65

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 65