EMDocs

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

1 , 4 If presenting later in course or with an intra-abdominal perforation, patients are more likely to show signs of sepsis and hemodynamic instability. VBG with lactate 4 – may show low pH with elevated lactate Cardiac biomarkers – to evaluate for cardiac etiology in those presenting with chest pain or type II NSTEMI in those with sepsis.

Operations 86

Operations Radiology Radiology Fluid Resuscitation 86

EMDocs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

EKG shows atrial fibrillation with a rate of 169. Sepsis is diagnosed and antibiotics started for the first time. High level amputation is considered, but she dies of sepsis and multiorgan failure on hospital day 7. Her R anterior thigh, knee and posterior calf are tender, swollen and ecchymotic. Glucose is 490, CO2 8, and pH 7.26

Documentation/Coding 93

Documentation/Coding Hospitals Sepsis Infectious Diseases 93

EMDocs

MAY 11, 2024

Cavernous sinus syndrome (B) usually presents with cranial nerve deficits, diplopia, periorbital cellulitis, and facial swelling that may progress to meningitis or sepsis. Brainstem stroke: anatomy, clinical and radiological findings. anatomic region). Locked-in syndrome. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2013 Apr;34(2):131-41. 2013.01.004.

Stroke 107

Stroke EMS EKG/ECG Radiology 107

EB Medicine

JUNE 6, 2019

CT is good but you really should learn ultrasound, and lastly, sick patients need prompt consultation and resuscitation, not rapid trips to radiology. However, it can also be due to hypoxia, sepsis, anemia, PE, or metabolic acidosis, so consider all of those also in your differential. was sensitive for 28-day mortality in sepsis.

Ultrasounds 40

Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Sepsis 40

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Leakage from the staple line typically presents within the first week, but can present up to 35 days, usually with fevers, tachycardia, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting sepsis, or peritonitis. Some may present with isolated tachycardia while others may present with profound sepsis – tachycardia, hypotension, and fever. At 6 to 8 mL/kg.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations 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 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64