EM SIM Cases

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Dr Brad Stebner is a staff Emergency physician in Kelowna, BC, Clinical Instructor at UBC and one of our editors at EM Sim Cases. WHY IT MATTERS Classic heat stroke is a potentially deadly diagnosis that effects some of the most vulnerable of our populations. She noted the patient to be very warm to touch and confused.

Stroke 52

Stroke Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS EKG/ECG 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 16, 2017

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.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 40

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Hospitals Stroke 40

RebelEM

JUNE 19, 2023

This balance is upset in trauma by loss of blood and factors, acidosis, hypothermia and the inflammatory cascade. SBP < 75 mm Hg: 39% SBP 76-89 mm Hg: 33% Critical Findings: No statistically significant difference in safety outcomes (DVT, PE, MI, Stroke) TXA Placebo RR (95% CI) Primary Outcome Good Functional Outcome (6 months) 53.7%

Blood Transfusions 105

Blood Transfusions Outcomes Administration Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 105

Kings County Downstate EM

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Author: Esteban Davila Peer Editor: Alec Feuerbach The Case You’re having a relatively quiet morning when you hear EMS bringing in a patient. EMS reports […] The post Its Getting Hot in Here: Exertional Heat Stroke Part 1 appeared first on County EM. You reflect that this day is particularly warm and humid.

Stroke 40

Stroke EMS Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 40

EM SIM Cases

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Jared Baylis and Dr. Kelly Huang Dr. Baylis is the Simulation Medical Director at University of British Columbia – Southern Medical Program and Interior Health, as well as an editor of EM Sim Cases. CLINICAL VIGNETTE 58 y/o M presents with hyperthermia and confusion, and was found by bystanders to be acting strange.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EKG/ECG EMS Hospitals 52

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This guideline revision is particularly timely as EMS systems have shown their abilities to dramatically improve survival and neurologic outcome after cardiac arrest, STEMI, acute stroke, and other time-sensitive conditions. 2019;154(7):e191152.

Fluid Resuscitation 98

Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation Pediatrics 98

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2024

With EMS, patient had a GCS of 3 and was saturating 60% on room air. He improved to 100% with the addition of non-rebreather, however remained altered and was intubated by EMS with ketamine and succinylcholine. Vital signs were within normal limits on arrival to the Emergency Department. Blood glucose was not low at 162 mg/dL.

EKG/ECG 117

EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding Emergency Department COPD 117