EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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.

Seizures 99

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department EMS 99

Emergency Medicine Cases

MARCH 1, 2022

The post EM Quick Hits 36 – Surviving Sepsis, Angle Closure Glaucoma, Bougies, Frostbite, Hot/Altered Patient, Central Cord Syndrome appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

Sepsis 52

Sepsis EMS Fluid Resuscitation Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 17, 2023

This month’s list features answers to intriguing questions such as: ‘ Is the neonatal sepsis calculator useful if women were not screened for GBS? ’, ‘ Who can best score postoperative pain: parents or the children? ’, ‘ Is functional constipation associated with hypohydration? Hegeman EM, et al. Schwindt EM, et al. 2023 Apr 18.

Pediatrics 72

Pediatrics X-Ray Interpretation Sepsis Fractures 72

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 4, 2024

Morris and colleagues investigated the efficacy of refrigerated gel packs for therapeutic hypothermia in neonatal retrieval. They used servo-controlled therapeutic hypothermia (versus passive hypothermia) and found no major difference in outcome. Neonatal bacterial sepsis. Edwards EM, et al. Beaulieu E, Beno S.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Pediatrics Burns Sepsis 52

EMergucate

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

A 30 year old man present with altered mental state, severe life threatening hyperkalaemia, severe hyperthermia, hypotension and tachycardia. He … Continue reading →

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 40

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Sepsis EMS 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Soll RF, Edwards EM. Original clinical studies Prevention of NICU Admission Hypothermia in Moderate- and Late-Preterm Infants. Trends in HIE and Use of Hypothermia in California: Opportunities for Improvement. Corticosteroids for Managing Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Urgent Care 52

Taming the SRU

MAY 1, 2023

EMS was bagging him on arrival Primary notable for Compromised Airway Protection, bilateral Breath sounds, strong pulses,GCS 3 CT images of Head, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Spine No acute findings pH of 6.75 Exertional Hyperthermia Patients with heat stroke will present with Temp > 104, AMS, or seizures.

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Emergency Department 52