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

Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Of the medical conditions reported, hypothermia was the largest group – the vast majority mild. Seizures, chest pain, intoxication, and deliberate self-harm were also reported. Other treatments are available for nausea, respiratory depression, cardiac pain, seizures, hypoglycaemia, and asthma.

Soft Tissue Injuries 52

Soft Tissue Injuries Seizures Ambulance Services Teamwork 52

Pediatric Education

MAY 7, 2023

The fever was responsive to antipyretics, and he was taking some dextromethorphan as well. Malignant hyperthermia is associated with inhaled anesthetics and some muscle relaxants and occurs usually very suddenly within minutes to hours. Maximum temperature was 102.4F 5 days ago. Resolution is also longer (9 or so days).

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 40

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Poisoning 40

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

Taming the SRU

APRIL 17, 2023

Thankfully, some of the more common and/or dangerous plant poisonings have been well-categorized, and are summarized below. Deadly Nightshade and Jimson Weed are well known among the poisonous plants. Patients typically present with tachycardia, mydriasis hyperthermia, altered mental status, anhidrosis, and urinary retention.

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Anaphylaxis Pediatrics 52

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: Medicinally, cannabinoids are currently used in the treatment of chronic pain syndromes, complications of multiple sclerosis and paraplegia, weight loss due to appetite suppression in HIV/aids, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, seizures, and many other neuropsychiatric disorders.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Drowsy (11.97%), Hypothermia (13.04%) and Cyanosis (10%) were also high risk categories. SEIZURE (FIT) 715 16 250 35 2.24[1.4 SOCIAL PROBLEM (MEDICALLY WELL) 58 1 27 46.6 0[0 , 12] HYPOTHERMIA 23 3 11 47.8 SOCIAL PROBLEM (MEDICALLY WELL) 58 1 27 46.6 0[0 , 12] HYPOTHERMIA 23 3 11 47.8 RASH 935 1 109 11.7

Documentation/Coding 40

Documentation/Coding Sexual Assault Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Head Injuries 40

ALiEM

MARCH 5, 2024

Cases of toxicity have been reported following ingestion of supplements as well as ingestion of willow bark tea [4,5]. With severe toxicity, patients can have altered mental status, seizures, hyperthermia, and pulmonary edema. Willow tree bark supplements are available as tablets, tinctures, powders, or tea.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 114

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Anaphylaxis Poisoning Administration 114

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Drug toxicity , especially diphenhydramine , which has sodium channel blocking effects, and also anticholinergic effects which may result in sinus tachycardia, hyperthermia, delirium, and dry skin. How well does the computer interpretation perform? Hyperkalemia 2. Other drugs with sodium channel blockade: Tricyclic antidepressants.

EKG/ECG 52

EKG/ECG Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Documentation/Coding 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 21, 2023

The patient had a witnessed generalized tonic-clonic seizure leading to GCS 4. In the resuscitation room, the patient had another seizure that stopped after IV Lorazepam. Hypothermia can also produce bradycardia and J waves, with a pseudo-STEMI pattern. EMS reported an initial GCS of 8 with pupils equal and reactive.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EKG/ECG Seizures Fractures 52

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 75

Seizures Fractures EKG/ECG Resuscitation 75

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9, then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9, then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9,

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

She presents with a seven-day history of fever, fatigue, and myalgias associated with decreased oral intake and an episode of seizure-like activity three hours prior to arrival. Additionally, there is no family history of seizure disorders. A review of systems is notable for nausea and vomiting but no diarrhea.

Infectious Diseases 75

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 75