Taming the SRU

MARCH 30, 2024

Visiting lecturer: structural leadership - taming the sru - r4 sim and oral boards “Innovation Meets the Bedside: The Evolution of New Models of Emergency Care Delivery” WITH dr. ben bassin “What problem are you trying to solve?” Predictions scores such as the HOPE score can be used to guide treatment.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 94

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Leadership Emergency Department Seizures 94

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

1 Seizures may occur due to lowered seizure threshold. 1,2 Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) (hyperthermia, autonomic instability, rigidity, altered mental status [AMS]) can occur as well and is most often seen with clozapine but has been observed with other atypicals. 6 Seizures have been observed and are dose-dependent.

Poisoning 91

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EKG/ECG Seizures 91

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

3-6 Clinical Presentation: Symptoms include altered mental status, tachycardia, hyperthermia, urinary retention, mydriasis, blurred vision, dry skin, hallucinations. Anticholinergic toxicity has overlap with other toxicological causes of hyperthermia which are reviewed here: Hyperthermia in the Toxicological Setting.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 90

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning Seizures COPD 90

Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 9, 2024

Neonates presenting to the Emergency Department often cause a lot of uncertainty. We have previously discussed hypothermia presentations , GBS infections , and HSV infections. Is this scalp swelling normal? Is this bloody stool concerning? Are this odd movements part of normal development?

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 152

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Seizures Pediatrics 152

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Hypothermia for Neuroprotection in Convulsive Status Epilepticus. NEJM Dec 2016 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Neal Little is an Emergency Physician who works at Chelsea Hospital in Chelsea, Michigan. He is also a Faculty member of the Emergency Medicine and Acute Care Series 1986 to present. He then has another seizure in the department.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 40

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Hospitals Stroke 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 12, 2024

What neuroprotective measures can we undertake in the emergency department? Neuroprotective measures are undertaken in the emergency department and PICU to optimise intracerebral conditions, minimise secondary brain injury, and create optimal tissue healing conditions. Do we need seizure prophylaxis?

Seizures 73

Seizures Pediatrics Emergency Department Ambulance Services 73

Taming the SRU

MAY 1, 2023

A retrospective evaluation of phenobarbital versus benzodiazepines for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal in a regional Canadian emergency department Link: [link] Bottom Line: This study in a small regional ED showed a QI project rolling out a Phenobarbital or Diazepam for Alchohol withdrawal syndrome.

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Seizures 52