Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 26, 2024

It is even more challenging when the initial symptoms seem to align with what we perceive as psychiatric concerns. Often initially misdiagnosed as a psychiatric illness. Higher titers in both CSF and serum were associated with poor outcomes. Treat the seizures , but…. It is commonly missed during the first few ED visits.

Seizures 269

Seizures Psychiatric Outcomes Pediatrics 269

EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2024

fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold

Seizures 79

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department EMS 79

EMDocs

JUNE 7, 2023

Used for treatment of acutely symptomatic anxiety, muscle fasciculations, and seizures. Case Follow-up: The patient required benzodiazepine administration for seizure management and subsequent intubation for airway protection. She required further inpatient psychiatric care and was eventually discharged. 8 Figure 1. CorePendium.

Poisoning 84

Poisoning Airway Management Seizures PPE 84

Taming the SRU

APRIL 13, 2023

stent, percutaneous nephrostomy) by urology or IR Hypokalemia evaluate for EKG changes assess for underlying cause and factors that may influence ability to replete (i.e. EtOH, amphetamines, or cocaine) Prescription drugs (i.e.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning EKG/ECG Seizures 52

Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

haffner and wright The number of psychiatric emergencies across the U.S., haffner and wright The number of psychiatric emergencies across the U.S., haffner and wright The number of psychiatric emergencies across the U.S., haffner and wright The number of psychiatric emergencies across the U.S., mg/kg (of 0.1

Psychiatric 87

Psychiatric Seizures Emergency Department Pediatrics 87

ACEP Now

MAY 10, 2024

A 9-month-old male presents to emergency department (ED) with his mother for seizure. The child was diagnosed with seizure disorder at 2 months of age and has had multiple visits to the emergency department (ED) for seizures. The child was started on Levetiracetam and levels always have been normal despite breakthrough seizures.

Forensics 98

Forensics Psychiatric Seizures Pediatrics 98

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

BROADSTOCK Suicidal Ideation & Behavior with Concomitant Substance-Use Difficult to distinguish suicidal ideation/behavior from primary decompensated psychiatric disease versus substance-induced in the ED Statement of Belief Aka pink slip, 72 hour hold, involuntary civil commitment, etc.

Documentation/Coding 63

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 63