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2086 The value of emergency care data set (ECDS) presentation codes for predicting mortality and inpatient admission

Emergency Medicine Journal

Drowsy (11.97%), Hypothermia (13.04%) and Cyanosis (10%) were also high risk categories. 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 Chest pain was not a high risk presenting complaint. 0.23 , 6.9]

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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She receives IV calcium gluconate and bicarbonate as well as oral potassium binders for hyperkalemia. Signs of malnutrition – which places patients at higher risk for infection – can include cachexia, muscular wasting, sunken eyes, redundant skin folds, edema, brittle skin and hair, bradycardia, hypotension, and hypothermia.