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ECG Pointers: Baclofen

Dr. Tannenbaum covers a case of baclofen toxicity in today's ECG Pointers.

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    Spinal Epidural Hematoma

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    Emergency Department evaluation, diagnosis, and management of this very rare condition with potentially severe outcomes.
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    Physostigmine for Management of Anticholinergic Toxidrome

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    From the understanding of physostigmine’s mechanism of action and the above data, we would like to summarize key points and recommendations regarding the use of physostigmine.
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    EM Mindset: Steve Carroll – Masters of the Undifferentiated Patient

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    Continuing with our EM Mindset series, here is another piece by Dr. Carroll to kick off Monday. We are masters of the undifferentiated patients. Focus on these tips before, during and after your shift. Enjoy!
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    Renal Infarction: Pearls and Pitfalls

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    A focused review of the presentation, diagnosis, and management of renal infarction.
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    The Patient Experience: Why Is It Important? Why Do We Hate It So Much? What Can We Do To Improve?

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    I HAVE BECOME INFATUATED WITH THE PATIENT CARE EXPERIENCE. I believe the term “patient care experience” is a more inclusive term that describes our technical expertise while also including everything else, such as communication, department ambience, throughput, and the behavior of everyone a patient comes into contact with while in
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    I’ve got a pulse… now what? – Post-Arrest Care in the Acute Setting

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    “I’ve got a pulse,” you hear the nurse shout. Finally, a sigh of relief comes over the crowded resuscitation room and you take a moment to reflect on what just happened... but, your work is just now about to truly begin. It is up to you to determine why the
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    Multiple sclerosis

    Immune-mediated, demyelinating disease, separated in time and space, females > males

     

    Presents with exacerbations, med complications, or some other condition (most common)

     

    New neuro symptom = true exacerbation -> steroids

     

    Worsening of prior neuro symptoms = pseudoexacerbation -> find and treat underlying trigger (infection)

     

    Avoid fever; worsens symptoms

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