Taming the SRU

APRIL 13, 2023

stent, percutaneous nephrostomy) by urology or IR Hypokalemia evaluate for EKG changes assess for underlying cause and factors that may influence ability to replete (i.e. stent, percutaneous nephrostomy) by urology or IR Hypokalemia evaluate for EKG changes assess for underlying cause and factors that may influence ability to replete (i.e.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning EKG/ECG Seizures 52

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

A 12-lead EKG shows sinus tachycardia but is otherwise normal. Both can result in heat exhaustion and heat stroke and have many overlapping symptoms. Patients with heat stroke have hot, dry skin and altered mental status (e.g., C, and heat stroke occurs at a core temperature > 40°C. 1 Fever is usually < 40C.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 68

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 68

Taming the SRU

MAY 1, 2023

Patients must have EKG findings and meet one of a few other criteria (ie family history of sudden death, VF or VT episode, syncope, nocturnal agonal respirations) Most common in patients of Southeast Asian descent and the mean age of death from arrhythmia if untreated is in the 4th decade of life.

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Seizures 52

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: There are a shocking 22 million past-month users of marijuana in the US, followed by pain relievers at 3.8 First up is the link between cannabis use and stroke or TIA. times higher risk of stroke or TIA. Jeff: For any patient arriving with suspected cannabis or synthetic abuse, consider checking an EKG.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

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

Documentation/Coding 60

Documentation/Coding Seizures Wellness Psychiatric 60