PulmCCM

JANUARY 29, 2024

Patients presenting with hypothermia should not be warmed too quickly (allowing their temperature to increase by <0.5°C/hour). three shocks with 2 minutes CPR in between) have been performed. Seizure prophylaxis was advised against, as there is no evidence for its efficacy. °C/hour).

Seizures 115

Seizures CPR Documentation/Coding Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 115

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Patients with severe agitation from sympathomimetic poisoning require sedation to manage hyperthermia and acidosis, to prevent rhabdomyolysis and injury, and to allow evaluation for other life-threatening conditions. Flumazenil administration is associated with harm in patients who are at increased risk for seizures or dysrhythmias.

Poisoning 94

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Administration 94

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

1 Seizures may occur due to lowered seizure threshold. 1,2 Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) (hyperthermia, autonomic instability, rigidity, altered mental status [AMS]) can occur as well and is most often seen with clozapine but has been observed with other atypicals. 6 Seizures have been observed and are dose-dependent.

Poisoning 90

Poisoning EKG/ECG Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures 90

EMDocs

JANUARY 8, 2024

Emergent coronary angiography is not recommended over a delayed or selective strategy in patients with ROSC after cardiac arrest in the absence of ST-segment elevation, shock, electrical instability, signs of significant myocardial damage, and ongoing ischemia (Level 3: no benefit). o C recommended (Level 1: strong). COR 2a, LOE B-NR.

Seizures 82

Seizures Shock CPR Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 82

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 14, 2010

Before EMS arrived, she had "seizure activity" and became unresponsive. She arrived comatose and in cardiogenic shock and the following ECG was recorded. She underwent therapeutic hypothermia, and emerged from coma. She was defibrillated successfully from ventricular fibrillation and developed a perfusing rhythm.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures EKG/ECG EMS 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

Taming the SRU

MAY 1, 2023

Exertional Hyperthermia Patients with heat stroke will present with Temp > 104, AMS, or seizures. EMS was bagging him on arrival Primary notable for Compromised Airway Protection, bilateral Breath sounds, strong pulses,GCS 3 CT images of Head, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Spine No acute findings pH of 6.75

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Emergency Department 52