EMDocs

MARCH 4, 2025

Neurologic deficits, seizures, cognitive issues, hearing loss. Bacterial Meningitis Mimics: Other flu-like illnesses: COVID, influenza, toxic shock syndrome, myocarditis, endocarditis, spinal epidural abscess, pneumonia. Toxicity: Carbon monoxide poisoning Time Course: Typically, a rapidly progressing disease process.

Infectious Diseases 74

Infectious Diseases Seizures Poisoning Sepsis 74

Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

ovale to cover the hypnozoite that can stay dormant in the liver and cause a secondary infection in the future Severe Malaria IV artesunate is currently the accepted first line treatment Previously IV quinine was first line, however it was associated with higher incidence of hypoglycemia, cardiac dysrhythmias, seizures, and comas.

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Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 281

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.

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Seizures Shock Infectious Diseases CPR 94

EMDocs

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Pressors where indicated for septic shock (typically Norepinephrine starting at 0.05 Imipenem confers highest risk of seizures ESBL-E are often hospital acquired infections and can prolong hospital stay or lead to worse outcomes. Consider Infectious Disease consultation prior to any potential discharges.

EMS 93

EMS Infectious Diseases Sepsis Hospitals 93

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Infants usually present in a non-specific manner, following an apnoea, cough, cyanosis, or seizure so a high index of suspicion is required in this age group. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal 37(3):p 202-205, March 2018. Impact of rapid leukodepletion on the outcome of severe clinical pertussis in young infants.

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Pediatrics Outcomes Blood Transfusions Sepsis 59

Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 16, 2023

References TravelHealthPro [link] BMJ Best Practice [link] UK national guidelines: [link] Written by: Dr Hermaleigh Townsley – IMT2 Infectious Diseases Reviewed by: Dr Hugh Adler ID/MM – SpR

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Rapid Diagnostic Testing Infectious Diseases Best Practices Seizures 52

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.

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Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 72