PulmCCM

JANUARY 29, 2024

Patients presenting with hypothermia should not be warmed too quickly (allowing their temperature to increase by <0.5°C/hour). EEG Advised, to Rule Out Nonconvulsive Seizures Nonconvulsive seizures are occasionally present in comatose patients after cardiac arrest, undetectable without testing. °C/hour).

Seizures 115

Seizures CPR Documentation/Coding Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 115

EMDocs

JANUARY 8, 2024

Magnesium does not improve ROSC, survival, or neurologic outcomes, no matter the presenting rhythm (Level 3: no benefit). Avoid routine seizure prophylaxis in adult survivors of cardiac arrest (Level 3: no benefit), but treat seizures if they occur (Level 1: strong). o C recommended (Level 1: strong). COR 2b, LOE C-LD.

Seizures 83

Seizures Shock CPR Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 83

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

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

These guidelines present the best available evidence to support clinical decision making in the prehospital setting when TBI care may have the most significant impact on outcomes; they also establish a research agenda for future investigations. This document is an update of guidelines first published in 2000, and then updated in 2007.

Fluid Resuscitation 98

Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

Taming the SRU

APRIL 13, 2023

Vaishnav Hyperthermia: abnormally high body temperature due to thermoregulatory failure Severe hyperthermia: temp greater than 40.5C stent, percutaneous nephrostomy) by urology or IR Hypokalemia evaluate for EKG changes assess for underlying cause and factors that may influence ability to replete (i.e.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning EKG/ECG Seizures 52

EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. Hypothermia, hypotension, and vasoconstriction may affect pulse oximetry reading, which is based on light absorption from fingertip blood flow. Causes and outcomes of the acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease. pneumoniae, C. N Engl J Med.

Blood Transfusions 76

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 76

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 68

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 68