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Complications of Kratom Use

Northwestern EM Blog

Written by: Dean Hayes (NUEM 27) Edited by: Andrew Long (NUEM 25 ) Expert Commentary by: Rafael Lima, MD A mid 20s male presents to the ED after seizure-like activity. Per the patient's partner at bedside, he had a 2-3 minute convulsive episode and the description is consistent with a likely seizure. and Can Kratom cause seizures?

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Tips for Diagnosing Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another

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A 9-month-old male presents to emergency department (ED) with his mother for seizure. The child was diagnosed with seizure disorder at 2 months of age and has had multiple visits to the emergency department (ED) for seizures. Immunizations are up to date. These resolved during hospitalization.

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"The crowner hath sat on her and finds it Christian burial." [Hamlet]

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

Act V, scene I [Text from Folger Shakespeare Library] [Audio recording of Dramatic Reading; Chapter Vox] [Video recording of Act V, scene1] Most deaths that are brought to, or occur in, an emergency department will require, at least, discussion with the local Coroner or Medical Examiner. Department of the Medical Examiner-Coroner.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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She presents with a seven-day history of fever, fatigue, and myalgias associated with decreased oral intake and an episode of seizure-like activity three hours prior to arrival. Additionally, there is no family history of seizure disorders. HIV Prevention and Treatment: The Evolving Role of the Emergency Department.