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

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

Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Alkali burns result in liquefaction necrosis, allowing for deeper tissue injury as well as vascular injury that can lead to both local and systemic toxicity [1]. Exposure Expose the patient in a systematic manner while keeping remaining body areas covered e.g. 1 limb at a time, to reduce the risk of hypothermia.

Burns 52

Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 52

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

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. Rare instances of Torsade de Pointes may occur.

Poisoning 102

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EKG/ECG Seizures 102

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 24, 2024

Four-year-old Fern is a previously healthy girl who presents with a febrile illness and seizures. Seizure activity did not respond to either first or second-line treatments, so she needed rapid sequence induction and transfer to PICU for ongoing anaesthesia and management. What causes Super Refractory Status Epilepticus?

Seizures 111

Seizures Pediatrics Outcomes Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 111

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

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

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

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

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

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 67

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 67