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Alternatives to opioids for pain management in the emergency department decreases opioid usage and maintains patient
to opioids for pain ... management in the ... emergency department ... #Pharmacology # ... MSK #Migraine #Headache
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
the Patient with Seizure ... in the Emergency ... history suggest a seizure ... light-headedness, headache ... #management #Neurology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
of Seizures ... The management of ... active seizures ... Pharmacologic treatment ... #Emergency #Neurology
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
and Secondary Headaches ... Eye/Temple • Pain ... quickly, deep pain ... ICP, Neoplasm, Seizure ... primary #secondary #management
Pharmacologic Treatment of Hypertensive Emergencies in Pregnancy
Drug - Dose range - Onset/oeak/duration - Side effects
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Pharmacologic Treatment ... Hydralazine - Headache ... hypotension, lupus-like syndrome ... infarction, flushing, headache ... #Hypertensive #Emergency
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Encephalopathy Syndrome ... agitation) • Seizures ... Generalized > focal) • Headache ... • Hypertensive emergency ... Encephalopathy #Syndrome
REBEL Review 99: Serotonin Syndrome via Yosuf Alam, MSIV

Presentation: Altered mentd status, Seizures, Myoclonus, Hypertension, Hyperthermia
99: Serotonin Syndrome ... mentd status, Seizures ... , Myoclonus, Hypertension ... SerotoninSyndrome #management
Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 • MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
Indications and Pharmacology ... diarrhea & abdominal pain ... ; Dizziness, headache ... Increases risk of seizures ... #Indications #Pharmacology
Ottawa Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) Rule:

The Ottawa SAH rule contains 6 clinical variables to consider:
- Age >=40
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Age >=40 - Neck pain ... - Thunderclap headache ... instantly peaking pain ... Intracranial #ICH #Management ... #Emergency
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Injury in the Emergency ... System: CNS - Seizure ... compartment syndrome ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm