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ToxCard: Second Generation Antipsychotic Overdose

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1 Seizures may occur due to lowered seizure threshold. 6 Seizures have been observed and are dose-dependent. Recommend obtaining multiple EKGs to aid in the diagnosis of cardiotoxic effects such as dysrhythmias or interval widening, even if not apparent immediately after the overdose. 8 Hypersalivation can occur.

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Seizure in a 30 something

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Her husband called EMS when the patient experienced new onset seizures accompanied by micturition. The ECG below was recorded by EMS. ECG #1 Interpretation: ECG #1 shows sinus rhythm at a heart rate of 77 bpm. At first glance, the ECG does not look too abnormal. What is your assessment? QRS axis is normal.

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emDOCs Revamp: Alcohol Withdrawal

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This series provides evidence-based updates to previous posts so you can stay current with what you need to know. fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold

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A man in his 60s with syncope and ST depression. What does the ECG mean?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Here is his triage ECG: What do you think? What is the most likely cause of the patient’s ECG findings, and what would be your first step in management? The patient was admitted to the ICU for close monitoring and electrolyte repletion and had an uneventful hospital course. What does the ECG show? What does the ECG show?

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Cardiac Rhythms/ECG Module

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Add into this that the majority of children will be in normal sinus rhythm (NSR) by the time of assessment so to truly identify those who have something wrong we have to be confident in identifying arrhythmias where they are present and critical when analysing an ECG in NSR. All were examined and 98% had an ECG.

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Syncope While Driving. Activate the Cath Lab?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

He had a prehospital ECG. They recorded a prehospital ECG: What do you think? The Queen of Hearts interprets it blinded also (no clinical information and no previous ECGs or serial ECGs). And that is what we see in the presenting 2 ECGs at the top. A 50-something had syncope while driving. Learning Points: 1.

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2023 AHA Update on ACLS

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Avoid routine seizure prophylaxis in adult survivors of cardiac arrest (Level 3: no benefit), but treat seizures if they occur (Level 1: strong). Editorial Comment : Yes to PCI after arrest with STEMI on ECG. We recommend hospitals develop protocols for postarrest temperature control. o C recommended (Level 1: strong).