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Case Report: a High-Voltage Victim

ACEP Now

1,4-5 Thus, an electrocardiogram (ECG) and cardiac monitoring should be performed for unstable, electrical injury patients. Treatment for burns should focus on fluid resuscitation as appropriate based on your institution’s burn protocol per Brooke, Parkland, Rule of 10s etc. His ECG was unremarkable.

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Episode 22 - Electrical Injuries in the Emergency Department An Evidence-Based Review

EB Medicine

Jeff: Next, make sure that all patients with high voltage injuries have an EKG and continuous cardiac monitoring. Those with low voltage injuries and a normal EKG do not require monitoring. Nachi: Additionally, for those with severe electrical injuries, an IV should be placed and fluid resuscitation should begin.

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EM@3AM: Crush Injury

EMDocs

neurologic damage and thrombosis) 20,21 Resuscitation Lactated ringers > Normal saline due to reduced need for urinary alkalinization 22 Place foley and target urine output >300 mL/hr Electrolyte abnormalities Hyperkalemia: Obtain an ECG Stabilization: Calcium gluconate 2 g over 5-10 min.

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Grand Rounds Recap 8.9.23

Taming the SRU

R1 CK: Pericarditis & myocarditis - r3 taming the sru - r4 case follow-up - ent emergencies - Ortho in a Resource-limited setting - pharmacy updates - pediatric seizures R1 Clinical knowledge: Pericarditis and Myocarditis WITH Dr. Knudsen-Robbins Overall, maintain a high index of suspicion, much of work-up is non-specific Pericarditis: EKG: diffuse (..)