Resuscitation Seizures Ultrasounds 
EMDocs
APRIL 10, 2024
She reportedly received a landmark guided peripheral nerve block with bupivacaine and shortly thereafter developed generalized seizures. 1,5] CNS symptoms include: Seizure, coma, altered mental status. [1] 3] If performing a nerve block with ultrasound guidance, always know where the tip of your needle is. [5] mL/kg/min. [2]
EMDocs
JANUARY 11, 2024
The neurologic section was divided into (1) brain oxygenation, perfusion, edema, and intracranial pressure (ICP); (2) seizures and the ictal-interictal continuum (IIC); and (3) sedation and analgesia. EEG Monitoring and Seizures Statements Takeaway: If possible, obtain an EEG to evaluate for seizure activity.
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Pediatric Emergency Playbook
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Was there any prenatal care or ultrasound done? Perhaps diGeorge syndrome with hypocalcemia and seizures? Inborn Errors of Metabolism - there are over 200 inborn errors of metabolism, but only four common metabolic pathways that cause a child to be critically ill. Look for clitoromegaly in girls, or hyperpigmented scrotum in boys.
Mind The Bleep
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Again, ask your registrar or consultant if you are unsure about fluid resuscitation/balance/maintenance in renal patients. encephalopathy, pericarditis, seizures) *common dialysable toxins include lithium, aspirin, theophylline along with many others. Always run renal drug dosing by a pharmacist if you are unsure.
EMDocs
MAY 15, 2024
Ultrasound Sensitivity 88-100%, specificity 68-94% Positive likelihood ratio of 14.6 (95% Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. Look for B lines, consolidation, pleural effusion. times maintenance.
EMDocs
MAY 28, 2024
Ultrasound Sensitivity 88-100%, specificity 68-94% LR+ of 14.6 (95% Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS). times maintenance.
Taming the SRU
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Clinical pathologic case presentation - r1 diagnostics/therapeutics: Lumbar punctures - AIRWAY GROUND ROUNDS- r4 capstone - r3 taming the sru - ultrasound grand rounds Clinical pathologic case presentation WITH Drs. If assessing for SAH, xanthochromia may not appear until 12 hours after onset, though may appear after 2-4 hours.
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