EMDocs

AUGUST 17, 2023

Additionally, 80% of patients in the control group required open label NE use indicating that NE was going to be needed in most of these patients regardless of initial resuscitation method. I will continue to reach for pressors early in resuscitation of the septic shock patient. vs 48.4% (OR 3.4, vs 48.4% (OR 3.4, A Randomized Trial.

Sepsis 66

Sepsis Shock Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation 66

ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Patient C, a 27-year-old female with a history of epilepsy, taking valproate and endorsing adherence, is then brought in by ambulance for a witnessed seizure. This is her first seizure in six years. Management of symptoms is the same for all of these, relying upon fluid resuscitation, antiemetics, and electrolyte repletion.

Seizures 52

Seizures Fluid Resuscitation Poisoning EKG/ECG 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

1 , 2 The most common non-iatrogenic cause is spontaneously due to increased intraesophageal pressure, Boerhaave syndrome, from forceful retching, coughing, straining, seizures, or even childbirth (15% of cases). 4 Fluid resuscitation and vasopressor use as appropriate. PPI administration to decrease gastric acid secretion.

Operations 66

Operations Radiology Radiology Fluid Resuscitation 66

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

2][3] If earlier treatment with TXA is better, would there be benefit in its administration in the prehospital setting? Association between prehospital tranexamic acid administration and outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury. If so, could this be done safely? These questions are asked in the first paper that we reviewed.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Confounders to the GCS such as seizure and post-ictal phase, ingestions and drug overdose, as well as medications administered in the prehospital setting that impact GCS score should be documented. The GCS must be obtained through interaction with the patient (i.e., The GCS must be obtained through interaction with the patient (i.e.,

Documentation/Coding 98

Documentation/Coding Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Pediatrics 98

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. Millions are poisoned, and hundreds of thousands die each year worldwide. 8 Figure 1.

Poisoning 82

Poisoning Airway Management Seizures PPE 82

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9, then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9, HAJDU Mild TBI’s & Concussions in the Emergency Department TBI’s are relatively common >3 million TBI’s in the US annually 2.5

Documentation/Coding 59

Documentation/Coding Seizures Wellness Psychiatric 59

EMDocs

JULY 19, 2023

Further, organic mercury readily crosses the placenta where it acts as a teratogen leading to a wide range of birth defects including developmental delay, blindness, seizures, and limb malformation. 8 As always, remember to correct electrolyte abnormalities and provide fluid resuscitation as indicated. Food and Drug Administration.

Poisoning 65

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Administration Seizures 65

Taming the SRU

MARCH 31, 2023

of emergency medicine residents report 1 or more dimensions of burnout (Lin Annals Emerg Med 2019) Moral Injury with COVID “We pushed aside our fear and frustration to focus on saving the patients in front of us; we kept our eyes open, and our feelings closed.

Allergic Reactions 40

Allergic Reactions Seizures Anaphylaxis Leadership 40

Taming the SRU

MAY 30, 2023

Legal implications vary from country to country. mg/mL) single-dose 2*-mL ampule or equivalent, 2 Lidocaine injection, 20-mg/mL single-dose 5-mL ampule or equivalent, 2 Nitroglycerin, 0.4-mg

OB/GYN 52

OB/GYN Ultrasounds Pediatrics Resuscitation 52

EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

Rehydration therapy for patients with cholera should include volume resuscitation and electrolyte repletion. Patients who cannot tolerate oral intake of fluids should receive intravenous (IV) fluid resuscitation but are encouraged to start drinking ORS as soon as they are able.

Dehydration 88

Dehydration CDC Rapid Diagnostic Testing Fluid Resuscitation 88

EMDocs

JANUARY 29, 2024

hypertensive emergency, need for thrombolytic administration) [1]. Finally, anticipating and addressing known complications such as seizures, increased intracranial pressure, or cerebral edema with appropriate measures, including antiepileptic drugs or osmotic agents, is essential for improving patient outcomes.

Stroke 72

Stroke Outcomes EMS Seizures 72

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

First described in 1970, RSI with the near-simultaneous administration of a sedative agent and NMBA has been shown to have increased first-pass success compared with intubation facilitated by a sedative alone (6,7). Contraindicated seizures or porphyria. Resuscitation 2013; 84(11): 1500 – 4. Minimal histamine release.

Emergency Department 65

Emergency Department Operations Soft Tissue Injuries Airway Management 65