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Grand Rounds Recap 8.9.23

Taming the SRU

wrist in extension clavicle tibial pediatric forearm Most likely injuries to need an x-ray? bicarb <18mEq/L) ketosis (preferably serum beta-hydroxybutyrate >3mmol/L) Risk factors SGLT2 inhibitor use fasting state ketogenic diet intra-abdominal pathology (AGE, pancreatitis, etc.) to 1 mcg/kg/hour procedural sedation loading dose: 0.5-1

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Noisy, low amplitude ECG in a patient with chest pain

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Colin is an emergency medicine resident beginning his critical care fellowship in the summer with a strong interest in the role of ECG in critical care and OMI. An ECG was obtained shortly after arrival: ECG 1 What do you think? The ECG has a lot of artifact, and the amplitude is very small, making interpretation challenging.

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AHA/NCS Statement on Critical Care Management of Post ROSC Patients

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The neurologic section was divided into (1) brain oxygenation, perfusion, edema, and intracranial pressure (ICP); (2) seizures and the ictal-interictal continuum (IIC); and (3) sedation and analgesia. EEG Monitoring and Seizures Statements Takeaway: If possible, obtain an EEG to evaluate for seizure activity.

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Grand Rounds Recap 5.22.24

Taming the SRU

If you or your patient do not have a watch capable of providing you with an ECG, consider asking those on board to allow you to borrow theirs. Get a blood gas when possible to help guide your ventilation. Some newer AED's have the capability of providing you with a rhythm strip.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 100: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 1

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ECG: Evaluate for ischemia, right heart strain. Ultrasound Sensitivity 88-100%, specificity 68-94% Positive likelihood ratio of 14.6 (95% Markers for severe disease include hypoxemia, increasing respiratory rate or work of breathing, decreasing platelet count and/or Hb, and multilobar involvement on chest radiograph or lung ultrasound.

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Grand Rounds Recap 2.7.24

Taming the SRU

Clinical pathologic case presentation - r1 diagnostics/therapeutics: Lumbar punctures - AIRWAY GROUND ROUNDS- r4 capstone - r3 taming the sru - ultrasound grand rounds Clinical pathologic case presentation WITH Drs. If assessing for SAH, xanthochromia may not appear until 12 hours after onset, though may appear after 2-4 hours.

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Bizarre T-wave Inversions in a Patient without Chest Pain

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

This was sent by a recent ultrasound fellow, asking for my ECG diagnosis. These ECGs, in my experience, are not seen in ACS. This patient presented with altered mental status and seizure, so the diagnosis of Takotsubo can be made without angiography or even echo. The angiogram was negative." Here are some examples: 1.