EMDocs

MAY 15, 2024

Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS) Underestimates alveolar hypoxemia. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. All patients with ACS should receive antibiotics, as 25% have an infection as the trigger for ACS. Everyone needs atypical coverage.

Blood Transfusions 78

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 78

EMDocs

JUNE 22, 2024

Eclampsia (B) is characterized by the onset of seizures in a woman with preeclampsia (hypertension and proteinuria), but it typically does not present with the sudden onset of respiratory distress and profound hypotension described here. If AFE occurs during labor, immediate delivery is recommended.

EMS 96

EMS Resuscitation Blood Transfusions Seizures 96

EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS). Blood transfusion Reduces the overall proportion of HbS. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. Use lung protective ventilation Tidal volume 6 ml/kg Peak airway and plateau pressures < 30 cmH 2 O.

Blood Transfusions 76

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 76

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. Blood Transfus.

Seizures 86

Seizures Stroke Outcomes EMS 86

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2023

In cardiac arrest, EtCO 2 is dependent on compressions AND the underlying cause.

Emergency Department 68

Emergency Department Blood Transfusions Resuscitation Sepsis 68

Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

ovale to cover the hypnozoite that can stay dormant in the liver and cause a secondary infection in the future Severe Malaria IV artesunate is currently the accepted first line treatment Previously IV quinine was first line, however it was associated with higher incidence of hypoglycemia, cardiac dysrhythmias, seizures, and comas.

Seizures 277

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 277

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] Lastly, the use of TXA is not without risk.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52