Sofia Rodriguez

EM@3AM: Botulism

A 3-month-old female is brought into your ED by her mother for constipation and decreased PO intake for 3 days. She was born full term without complications and is breastfed along with some soft foods. When asking about changes in diet, her mother states they only eat organic and grow most of their own food on their farm. They also can some food to prevent spoiling. Vital signs are unremarkable. It takes longer than expected for her to open her eyes, and she appears to have head lag. She will not feed while in the ED despite multiple attempts. What is the diagnosis?

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EM@3AM: Heat Stroke

A 72-year-old female is brought to the ED during a heat wave. Her daughter found her confused in her home. She believes the power has been out for several days. The patient appears lethargic and is intermittently confused. A rectal temperature reads 105.1F. The patient’s skin is warm and dry. She is confused, but the rest of her exam is unremarkable. What is the patient’s diagnosis? What’s the next step in your evaluation and treatment?

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