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.

Seizures 97

Seizures Pediatrics Dehydration Radiology 97

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Other considerations in significant TBI would be the temporary use of anti-epileptic drugs as prophylaxis to prevent early post-traumatic seizures to aid neuroprotection; the most commonly used would be levetiracetam. Disability – Altered mentation, seizure, stroke symptoms, severe headache, neurological deficit, visual symptoms.

Domestic Violence 59

Domestic Violence Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

We know that if administered too rapidly, it can lead to hypotension and other adverse effects including seizures, headaches, backache, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, anaphylaxis, impaired color vision, and other visual disturbances.[1] Lastly, the use of TXA is not without risk.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 26, 2023

Some families have unexplained deaths during sporting events, an unusual number of car accidents, seizures in someone without a formal diagnosis of epilepsy. Please download our Facilitator and Learner guides The post Cardiac Rhythms/ECG Module appeared first on Don't Forget the Bubbles.

EKG/ECG 98

EKG/ECG Hospitals Shock Documentation/Coding 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The stepwise approach was guided by vital signs, presence of seizures or focal neurology, presence of trauma (including attempted hanging or cutting), overdoses and substance misuse, level of consciousness, medical complaints, history of alleged sexual assault/rape, and developmental delay.

Psychiatric 119

Psychiatric Sexual Assault Emergency Department Pediatrics 119

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Do not use pethidine since it can cause seizures and CNS hyperexcitability. Websites [link] [link] [link] [link] Please download our Facilitator and Learner guides The post Sickle Cell Disease Module appeared first on Don't Forget the Bubbles. Alternatives to morphine are hydromorphone or fentanyl. 2019, 3 rd edition.

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

Taming the SRU

MAY 30, 2023

The AirRx app contains information regarding common medications and equipment available, top diagnoses, medicolegal information and more, and is available to download for free. Some airlines may carry more than what is required.

OB/GYN 52

OB/GYN Ultrasounds Pediatrics Resuscitation 52

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

AUGUST 2, 2016

This includes subdural hematomas, comas, paraplegia, quadriplegia, fractures and seizure disorders, regardless of the time interval between the injury and death. . · All deaths in which an injury or an accident is the cause or a contributing cause regardless of how distant or remote in time or place the accident or injury may have occurred.

Documentation/Coding 40

Documentation/Coding Forensics CDC Fractures 40