Learning point from EM conference: In patients with syncope then an ED EKG with a conduction abnormality (Brugada, HCM, ARVD), we must assume the rhythm at time of syncope was vtach. Vtach without a pulse is cardiac arrest. This is a post-ROSC patient! Treat accordingly!
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Hey EM Residents, some basic guidelines for residency:
Year 1 - Figure out how to do anything
Year 2 - Figure out how to do the right thing (and quickly!)
Year 3 - Figure out how to do your thing
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What will the ED NOT do: Fix you (There is no fix), Diagnose you (we dont routinely test for norovirus), or tell you exactly how much longer you will be ill (normal is 3-5 days).
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What will the ED do: Make sure no underlying emergencies or complications are present, symptomatic care (make you feel better, usually nausea medication and fluid - by mouth if you can tolerate it), and try to get you home to continue outpatient management.
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When to go the ER: Cannot take any fluids for several hours, Lethargy (not able to interact appropriately), significant pain.
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MU Health Care sees rise in norovirus cases
What is norovirus? Here are some norovirus symptoms, what to know if you're sick with the norovirus, and an answer to can you get norovirus twice.
Norovirus is here!
Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, fever.
How to care for yourself at home: Drink fluids (water, pedialyte, diluted sports drinks), ibuprofen and tylenol as needed for aches/pains, rest.
www.komu.com/news/midmiss...
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