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emDOCs Revamp: Alcohol Withdrawal

EMDocs

Upon EMS arrival the male is noted to be anxious and tremulous with a GCS of 14. A 36-year-old male presents to the emergency department after being found down at home by his spouse. Per the mans wife, the patient is a heavy drinker often consuming two to three pints of vodka daily.

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ToxCard: Second Generation Antipsychotic Overdose

EMDocs

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.

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ToxCard: Anticholinergic Plant Toxicity

EMDocs

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.

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Congenital Syphilis

Pediatric EM Morsels

We have previously discussed hypothermia presentations , GBS infections , and HSV infections. The post Congenital Syphilis appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Fortunately, we have addressed many neonatal issues in the PedEMMorsels. Obviously, one of the most concerning considerations in neonates is the potential for infection.

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SGEM#199: Therapeutic Hypothermia – What is it Good For?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Hypothermia for Neuroprotection in Convulsive Status Epilepticus. Case: Johnny is a […] The post SGEM#199: Therapeutic Hypothermia – What is it Good For? Hypothermia for Neuroprotection in Convulsive Status Epilepticus. Case: Johnny is a 22-year-old male patient who presents to the emergency department via EMS with a seizure.

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Grand Rounds Recap 3.20.24

Taming the SRU

Predictions scores such as the HOPE score can be used to guide treatment.

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Cardiac Arrest, Ventricular Fibrillation, Inferior and Right ventricular MI (RVMI) or "Pseudoanteroseptal MI"

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

A 56 yo f with h/o HTN and hypercholesterolemia called EMS from home after onset of L chest pain radiating to the left arm. Before EMS arrived, she had "seizure activity" and became unresponsive. She underwent therapeutic hypothermia, and emerged from coma. She was intubated.