EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Heat stroke can lead to end-organ dysfunction such as rhabdomyolysis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, cardiogenic shock, liver failure, and cerebral edema. Broad-spectrum antibiotics (A) for septic shock are not inappropriate given the hyperthermia, tachycardia, and hypotension. Hyperthermia. Heatstroke.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 67

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 67

Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Common stressors in children and adolescents include: Infections: urinary tract infections, gastroenteritis, pneumonias, Poor compliance to insulin therapy, Dehydration, Fasting state, Heatstroke Trauma. or HCO3 10-15 mmol/L: mild DKA (5% dehydration) pH < 7.2 or HCO3 5-10 mmol/L: moderate DKA (5% dehydration) pH < 7.1

Dehydration 98

Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 98

Taming the SRU

APRIL 13, 2023

Vaishnav Hyperthermia: abnormally high body temperature due to thermoregulatory failure Severe hyperthermia: temp greater than 40.5C stent, percutaneous nephrostomy) by urology or IR Hypokalemia evaluate for EKG changes assess for underlying cause and factors that may influence ability to replete (i.e.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning EKG/ECG Seizures 52

PEMBlog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Full blown sepsis and toxic shock syndrome. So fever or hypothermia, extreme tachycardia, tachypnea, altered consciousness, a very unwell appearance, or even hypotension. Now you could even admit a kid for IV antibiotics, maybe they’re dehydrated or they can’t take PO for some reason, without sending a blood culture.

Infectious Diseases 59

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Wellness Pediatrics 59

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 10, 2024

These were presented as hazard ratios and included fever at presentation, previous transfusion ever, haemoglobinuria, malaria, sickle cell disease on enrolment, HIV, evidence of sepsis, malnutrition, shock, hypothermia, and dehydration. Were the study groups similar at the start of the trial? Do you believe the results?

Blood Transfusions 78

Blood Transfusions Outcomes Research Hospitals 78

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: There are a shocking 22 million past-month users of marijuana in the US, followed by pain relievers at 3.8 Nachi: Among metabolic abnormalities, patients can present with hyperthermia, hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, and metabolic acidosis. million, and cocaine at 1.9 Most ED visits only require a short stay.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40