Research Seizures Stroke 
RebelEM
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
BACKGROUND: intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) makes up 10-15% of all strokes and significantly contributes to overall stroke-related morbidity and mortality ( Hostettler 2019 ). About 30% of patients experience early seizures within seven days following the onset of a stroke ( Peter-Derex 2022 ).
ACEP Now
JULY 7, 2024
35-year-old man presents by EMS with seizures. According to family at the scene, he has a history of seizures but has not been taking his medication recently. On arrival, he is obtunded, foaming at the mouth, and exhibiting generalized tonic-clonic seizure activity. Clinical Question » How should status epilepticus be diagnosed?
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Taming the SRU
OCTOBER 5, 2023
morbidity and mortality - quality improvement - research grand rounds - r1 clinical knowledge: pres/rcvs - r4 case follow-up: compartment syndrome Morbidity and Mortality WITH dr. finney Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy with COVID-19 Increasing incidence of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy with the COVID-19 pandemic Morbidity and mortality is similar to that of ACS (..)
EMDocs
JANUARY 29, 2024
This article will discuss blood pressure goals and preferred pharmacotherapy for non-traumatic ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Ischemic Strokes: Ischemic stroke is characterized by a blockage of a blood vessel in the brain. The BP targets for patients with ischemic strokes depend on the available therapeutic options.
ACEP Now
OCTOBER 3, 2023
These guidelines present the best available evidence to support clinical decision making in the prehospital setting when TBI care may have the most significant impact on outcomes; they also establish a research agenda for future investigations. The GCS must be obtained through interaction with the patient (i.e.,
Downeast Emergency Medicine
APRIL 26, 2021
We know that if administered too rapidly, it can lead to hypotension and other adverse effects including seizures, headaches, backache, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, anaphylaxis, impaired color vision, and other visual disturbances.[1] MI or stroke).
Taming the SRU
MAY 1, 2023
Exertional Hyperthermia Patients with heat stroke will present with Temp > 104, AMS, or seizures. EMS was bagging him on arrival Primary notable for Compromised Airway Protection, bilateral Breath sounds, strong pulses,GCS 3 CT images of Head, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Spine No acute findings pH of 6.75
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