EMDocs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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.

Poisoning 108

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EKG/ECG Seizures 108

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 26, 2023

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.

EKG/ECG 98

EKG/ECG Hospitals Shock Documentation/Coding 98

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 5, 2023

morbidity and mortality - quality improvement - research grand rounds - r1 clinical knowledge: pres/rcvs - r4 case follow-up: compartment syndrome Morbidity and Mortality WITH dr. finney Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy with COVID-19 Increasing incidence of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy with the COVID-19 pandemic Morbidity and mortality is similar to that of ACS (..)

Stroke 91

Stroke EKG/ECG Seizures CPR 91

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 Seizures Emergency Department 52

PEMBlog

MARCH 27, 2024

She aims to become a physician-scientist in pediatrics and medical genetics, engaging in bench-to-bedside research that utilizes multi-omics-based approaches to provide a molecular diagnosis and support personalized care for individuals with suspected rare genetic diseases and their families. So think infection, exercise, or change in diet.

Pediatrics 59

Pediatrics Seizures Emergency Department Sepsis 59

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

Both of these also cause seizures. Here is the history : Male in 40's who had seizures and was unconscious. Suggestions on management: First , examine the ECG very closely for P-waves. due to Na channel blockade. BP 200/100. Pupils dilated. They had already given adenosine 6 mg and 12 mg without effect. Try Lewis Leads!!

Seizures 52

Seizures Administration Outcomes Hospitals 52

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Multitasking is performing two tasks simultaneously In studies of emergency physicians, around 70% of responses to an interruption result in a task switch Multitasking accounts for only 8% of responses to interruption Multitasking is only truly possible for manual tasks (hand-washing, gathering equipment, etc.)

Hospice 40

Hospice EKG/ECG Resuscitation Seizures 40