ALiEM

MARCH 22, 2024

Laboratory Data CBC , CMP , EKG , and Troponins were normal. The two main causes of internuclear ophthalmoplegia are demyelination of the medial longitudinal fasciculus (MLF) from multiple sclerosis (MS) and ischemic cranial nerve damage from stroke. Unilateral Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia Following Minor Head Injury.

Stroke 67

Stroke Urgent Care Head Injuries Emergency Department 67

ACEP Now

JULY 6, 2023

Now, for selected patients, emergency physicians can leverage low and non-rising high sensitivity troponin values and a low HEART score (composed of history, ECG, age, risk factors, and troponin level) to implement outpatient follow-up plans safely, within a few hours. Risk of brain tumor induction from pediatric head CT procedures.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Emergency Department Research Pediatrics 52

Mind The Bleep

JUNE 18, 2023

environmental factors, pain, infection, dehydration, electrolyte disturbance, head injury, medication etc) Does the individual have capacity? It is important to complete an ECG prior to initiating pharmacological therapy as drugs, such as antipsychotics can prolong the QT interval, increasing the risk of arrhythmias.

Psychiatric 52

Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Stroke Fractures 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 9, 2022

Included in this differential is transient epileptic amnesia, transient ischemic attack, stroke, metabolic disorders, psychogenic disorders, and post traumatic amnesia. The workup can include laboratory testing, EEGs, ECGs, echocardiogram and advanced neuroimaging.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Emergency Department Seizures Stroke 52

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9,

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64