Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

It is when you diagnose amyloidosis as the cause of a peripheral neuropathy, or find that the cause of a patient’s anxiety is hyponatremia, caused by SIADH, caused by a radiologically undetectable lung cancer. ” This suggested partial, complex seizures with a post-ictal period.

Psychiatric 71

Psychiatric Radiology Radiology Documentation/Coding 71

EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Characterized by hypovolemia, vasodilation, reduced cardiac output, hyperventilation, elevated temperature, seizure, coma, and cardiovascular collapse. Consider intubation for patients with airway compromise, respiratory failure, altered mental status, or seizure. 5 Seizure: IV benzodiazepine first line, barbiturates as second line.

Poisoning 97

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 97

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

E.g. burns, neurosurgery, interventional radiology. Other considerations in significant TBI would be the temporary use of anti-epileptic drugs as prophylaxis to prevent early post-traumatic seizures to aid neuroprotection; the most commonly used would be levetiracetam. Clinical Radiology: Major paediatric trauma radiology guidance.

Domestic Violence 59

Domestic Violence Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

As in CRASH-2, TXA did not show a significant increase in thrombotic events or seizures. There was a small increased risk of seizures in the TXA group – 0.3% (7 children) of the 1900 children in the TXA group vs none of the 1900 children in the non-TXA group. She’s wheeled to radiology. But that’s not where it ends.

Head Injuries 145

Head Injuries Seizures Pediatrics Outcomes 145

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

The child with seizure disorder and chest pain: anti-epileptics Some anti-epileptic agents, such as carbamazepine, promote a poor lipid profile, leading to atherosclerosis and early MI. Viral myocarditis Presenting with Seizure and Electrocardiographic Findings of Acute Myocardial Infarction in a 14-Month-Old Child. Suryawanshi SP.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics EKG/ECG Wellness Seizures 52

Taming the SRU

MAY 30, 2023

Frederick 1st trimester pregnancy accounts for 10% of all ED visits from women of reproductive age 28% present on weekends 37% present after hours Despite the fact that a lot of these patients present after hours, radiology is rarely available 24/7 TVUS diagnoses nearly 50% of early pregnancies after an inconclusive transabdominal US ED-performed TVUS (..)

OB/GYN 52

OB/GYN Ultrasounds Pediatrics Resuscitation 52

EMDocs

JULY 3, 2023

4 Common symptoms of SAH on presentation include vomiting, neck stiffness, altered mental status or decreased level of consciousness, hemiparesis, and seizure-like activity. 18 Seizure Seizure is common in the setting of acute SAH, especially spontaneous SAH, due to cerebral and meningeal irritation.

Seizures 98

Seizures Stroke Outcomes EMS 98

EB Medicine

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Let’s talk radiology. Seizures are very common as well. That’s quite a list. For a visual reference, see Table 3 in the print issue. Nachi: And patients with neurologic deficits or severe sudden-onset headaches, should be transported immediately to the nearest available stroke center. I think that about wraps up lab work.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Stroke Outcomes Ultrasounds 40

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The American College of Radiology (ACR) recommends a premedication schedule 12 hours before a contrasted CT with steroids and diphenhydramine in patients who are at high risk for hypersensitivity reaction but recognizes that this is not feasible in the acute setting. 60) Radiology, A. Ducruet, A. DOI: [link]. (47) 47) Smith, A.

Stroke 105

Stroke Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 105

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 13, 2023

Most febrile seizures are generalized tonic clonic seizures, lasting for a few minutes (less than 10 mins) and are conventionally classified as being simple (70%) and complex (30%). Simple febrile seizures are generalized (i.e. Any febrile seizure lasting for > 30 mins is considered febrile status epilepticus.

Seizures 97

Seizures Pediatrics Dehydration Radiology 97

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Both studies found external specialities , particularly cardiology and radiology, were more hostile than their own teams. A 13-year-old girl came to the ED with an unprecedented, prolonged seizure. When she arrived in the department, the seizure had stopped. A head CT scan was arranged.

Seizures 116

Seizures Incident Reporting Emergency Department Research 116

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

HAJDU Mild TBI’s & Concussions in the Emergency Department TBI’s are relatively common >3 million TBI’s in the US annually 2.5 million presentation to ED’s throughout the US Usually occur due to falls Also commonly occur due to sports, MVC’s, etc.

Documentation/Coding 65

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 65