EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2024

fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold

Seizures 99

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department EMS 99

Intensive Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A suggested answer guide is provided below: Seek and treat underlying reasons for aggression : Medical/Psychiatric assessment : Conduct a thorough assessment (history, examination, investigations) to identify any underlying medical or psychiatric conditions. This includes evaluating for delirium, withdrawal symptoms (e.g.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Psychiatric Forensics PPE 52

Northwestern EM Blog

MAY 9, 2022

The most acute cause of death from NMS is hyperthermia, which is induced both by D2 receptor antagonism leading to rigidity and impaired thermoregulation from the striatum and hypothalamus. Any life-threatening hyperthermia should be treated immediately with an ice bath.[2]

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Fluid Resuscitation Psychiatric Administration 52

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

Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In cases of hypothermia, re-warming can be done passively (with blankets), or active techniques can be implemented in severe cases. Similarly, body temperature should be assessed as this can reveal exposure to infections which may have precipitated DKA, or some patients may be hypothermic if they have been unconscious for some time.

Dehydration 98

Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 98

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

1,6 Agitation, delirium, psychosis, and hallucinations can occur and may be incorrectly attributed to concurrent psychiatric illness. 2 Antimuscarinic effects: May observe sedation, dry mouth, urinary retention, tachycardia, blurred vision, hyperthermia, flushed and dry skin, and delirium.

Poisoning 102

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EKG/ECG Seizures 102

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

BROADSTOCK Suicidal Ideation & Behavior with Concomitant Substance-Use Difficult to distinguish suicidal ideation/behavior from primary decompensated psychiatric disease versus substance-induced in the ED Statement of Belief Aka pink slip, 72 hour hold, involuntary civil commitment, etc.

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64