EMDocs

MARCH 4, 2025

Neurologic deficits, seizures, cognitive issues, hearing loss. Give acyclovir If there is concern for HSV encephalitis (focal neurologic deficits, seizures, markedly depressed mental status, or immunocompromise) The mortality rate for HSV encephalitis is up to 70%. Mortality rate is 10-30%. HSV meningitis needs hospital admission.

Infectious Diseases 74

Infectious Diseases Seizures Poisoning Sepsis 74

EMDocs

JANUARY 11, 2024

Systems included neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, hematology, infectious disease, gastrointestinal, endocrine, fluids management, and general critical care. EEG Monitoring and Seizures Statements Takeaway: If possible, obtain an EEG to evaluate for seizure activity. Treat seizures if present.

Seizures 94

Seizures Shock Infectious Diseases CPR 94

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 18, 2024

She receives fluid resuscitation, and you organise some tests to find out why she is so tired. A similar process can also occur in the CNS (causing seizures ), the liver and the pancreas. Clinical Infectious Diseases [Internet]. Disease severity of Shiga toxin-producingE. What causes haematuria in children?

Dehydration 59

Dehydration Infectious Diseases Seizures Pediatrics 59

EMDocs

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Management 9-12 Patients such receive standard resuscitation care including: Antipyretics such as Tylenol (650-1000 mg PO), Ibuprofen (600 mg PO), or Toradol (15mg IV). IV fluid resuscitation as needed. Consider Infectious Disease consultation prior to any potential discharges. The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

EMS 93

EMS Infectious Diseases Sepsis Hospitals 93

Pediatric Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

What are the basic first steps for newborn resuscitation? The classic triad of congenital toxoplasmosis is chorioretinitis (bilateral), intracranial calcifications and hydrocephalus. What are routine lab tests to obtain for a pregnant mother for screening for infections?

Infectious Diseases 40

Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Seizures Resuscitation 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. 10 This burden of infectious disease is markedly higher than for the general population.

Infectious Diseases 72

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 72