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] Therefore, fluid resuscitation and maintenance are important.

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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.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning EKG/ECG Seizures 52

Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Therefore, they require fluid resuscitation to restore blood pressure, correct the ketonemia and electrolyte abnormalities, and oliguria. Throughout therapy it is important to monitor fluid input and urine output so that fluid resuscitation measures can be adjusted. It is also vital to do a fluid balance assessment.

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Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 98

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.

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