Pediatric Education

APRIL 30, 2023

She had a history of neonatal stroke for which she had received physical and occupational therapy. The past medical history showed she was a 38 week infant who had neonatal seizures that were easily controlled. The past medical history showed she was a 38 week infant who had neonatal seizures that were easily controlled.

Stroke 52

Stroke Seizures Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Hypothermia for Neuroprotection in Convulsive Status Epilepticus. Case: Johnny is a […] The post SGEM#199: Therapeutic Hypothermia – What is it Good For? Hypothermia for Neuroprotection in Convulsive Status Epilepticus. Case: Johnny is a 22-year-old male patient who presents to the emergency department via EMS with a seizure.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 40

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Hospitals Stroke 40

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 25, 2023

bicarb <18mEq/L) ketosis (preferably serum beta-hydroxybutyrate >3mmol/L) Risk factors SGLT2 inhibitor use fasting state ketogenic diet intra-abdominal pathology (AGE, pancreatitis, etc.) to 1 mcg/kg/hour procedural sedation loading dose: 0.5-1 1 mcg/kg over 10 minutes followed by continuous infusion: 0.2

Seizures 74

Seizures Fractures EKG/ECG Resuscitation 74

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

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. The GCS must be obtained through interaction with the patient (i.e.,

Fluid Resuscitation 98

Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

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

EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Hypothermia, hypotension, and vasoconstriction may affect pulse oximetry reading, which is based on light absorption from fingertip blood flow. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS). Underestimates alveolar hypoxemia.

Blood Transfusions 75

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 75