ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Confounders to the GCS such as seizure and post-ictal phase, ingestions and drug overdose, as well as medications administered in the prehospital setting that impact GCS score should be documented. Hypotensive patients should be treated with blood products and/or isotonic fluids in the prehospital setting.

Fluid Resuscitation 98

Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 25, 2023

to 1 mcg/kg/hour procedural sedation loading dose: 0.5-1 1 mcg/kg over 10 minutes followed by continuous infusion: 0.2 to 1 mcg/kg/hour procedural sedation loading dose: 0.5-1 1 mcg/kg over 10 minutes followed by continuous infusion: 0.2 to 1 mcg/kg/hour procedural sedation loading dose: 0.5-1

Seizures 74

Seizures Fractures EKG/ECG Resuscitation 74

EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. If euvolemic – start maintenance fluids of D5 in 0.45%NS Hypothermia, hypotension, and vasoconstriction may affect pulse oximetry reading, which is based on light absorption from fingertip blood flow. pneumoniae, C.

Blood Transfusions 76

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 76

Broome Docs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Safety and efficacy of prophylactic levetiracetam for prevention of epileptic seizures in the acute phase of intracerebral haemorrhage (PEACH): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. PMID: 30206143 Less is more when it comes to intravenous fluids de-Madaria E, Buxbaum JL, Maisonneuve P, et al. Lancet Neurol.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Emergency Department 52

Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Establish IV access and begin fluid resuscitation with 250ml boluses of 0.9% Exposure Expose the patient in a systematic manner while keeping remaining body areas covered e.g. 1 limb at a time, to reduce the risk of hypothermia. Sodium Chloride or Hartmanns if indicated, monitoring for signs of shock.

Burns 52

Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 52

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

As you attempt to examine the patient, he has a generalized, tonic-clonic seizure. A 12-lead EKG shows sinus tachycardia but is otherwise normal. What is your diagnosis, and what are your next steps in evaluation and management? 1 Fever is usually < 40C. 1 Fever is usually < 40C. Temps greater than 41.5C Temps greater than 41.5C

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 69

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 69