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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Seizures Pediatrics Dehydration Radiology 97

RebelEM

JULY 26, 2023

Adenosine antagonism may lead to seizures and/or supraventricular tachycardia that is unresponsive to pushes of adenosine. Hemodialysis should also be considered in cases of refractory shock, dysrhythmias, or seizures. Eldridge 1989) Thus adenosine antagonism may lead seizures and/or status epilepticus. Exp Neurol.

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Seizures COPD Shock EMS 98

RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

REBEL Core Cast 109.0 – Na Channel Blocker Poisoning Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Definition and Physiology Standard definition of a wide QRS is anything > 120 msec (3 small boxes on the ECG) In the context of poisoning, a “wide QRS” is anything greater than 100 milliseconds. Boehnert 1985 ). N Engl J Med.

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Poisoning Seizures Administration EKG/ECG 105

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. For anyone approaching a structured ABC would be a priority to establish whether shock was present or not. What if this does not work?

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EKG/ECG Hospitals Shock Documentation/Coding 98

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.

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Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Symptoms may be non-specific in the beginning with patients quickly developing septic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Do not use pethidine since it can cause seizures and CNS hyperexcitability. coli and Staphylococcus aureus. What strategies can be implemented to prevent infections in the asplenic patient?

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126