Signs of Cocaine Ekg
Drug Overdoses Objectives
Cocaine Pics Signs of Cocaine (Stimulant) Overdose • Dilated Pupils • Flushed appearance • Heart Monitoring / 12 Lead EKG • Assess Body Temperature • Apply Cold Packs as Required … Access Document
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Abnormalities in vital signs and routine tests (CBC, lytes, urinalysis, EKG, etc) should prompt additional evaluations. Hypoglycemia should be determined immediately with bedside testing. A drug screen should be positive for cocaine metabolites and is useful to … Document Retrieval
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An EKG ( Figure 1 ) was performed during the peri-arrest period, which demonstrated a rate of 91 beats/minute, a of 481 msec. Available labs included an EMIT urine qualitative drug screen, which was positive only for cocaine metabolites. The ED service was asked for a full set of repeat vital signs … Read More
Hypertensive Urgency And Emergency
Exam—papilledema, hemorrhages, exudates * Careful cardiac, pulmonary and neurological exam 3) Labs * CBC * U/A * Chemistries * CXR * EKG * Echo decrease preload Sympathetic Crisis fenoldopam or CCB; NOTE: Ø β blockers CCB?Decrease hemodynamic response, ?alleviate vasoconstriction due to cocaine … Get Content Here
Diltiazem (Cardizem)
EKG and vital signs as well as patient complaints. History WPW (Wolff Parkinson White) : Do not use drugs that block the AV node. Does not have cross sensitivity to novocaine, cocaine, or tetracaine (different caine family – ester class of anesthetics). … Read More
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cocaine, (-) for barbs, benzo, opiates Serum ethanol : 10 mg% Lumbar puncture: normal opening pressure, neg chemistry/no cells EKG: Normal jail, insolvent) Precipitated in ED with minimal benzodiazepine administration Vital signs normal, usually not hypotensive, bradycardic Signs of cocaine … Read Document
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That ?spartly how cocaine can cause myocardial infarctions. Ischemia temporary lack of blood supply to a part of the body because of Therefore, the first EKG changes are signs of ischemia, including hyperacute (bi g) T waves. … View This Document
Cocaine-induced Chest Pain&
Outcomes: chest pain score, vital signs and hemodynamic monitoring Results: – No difference between the 2 drugs – No beneficial effect of EKG(4) Are abnormal EKG’s in cocaine-induced C/P due to normal variants? … Fetch This Document
Crack Cocaine, Myocardial Infarction, And Troponin I Levels …
EKG changes after cocaine use include P-R, QRS, and Q-T interval prolongation, increased voltage ST-T seg may have been preoperatively as a result of cocaine or preeclampsia- induced vasospasm. However, there were no symptoms or signs of MI while the patient … Retrieve Doc
Chain Of Survival And EMSC
Cocaine-associated chest pain: how common is myocardial infarction? Acad Emerg Case #2 – Vital Signs ? Initial: ?Blood pressure 152/102 ?Pulse 138 … Fetch Doc
ECG Dysrhythmias
10 beats/minute VT usually preceeds VF Causes of VT include myocardial ischemia, heart failure, drug toxicity from procainamide, quinidine, or cocaine beats/minute or when the heart rate is slower than expected Sinus bradycardia usually occurs as a response to a reduced demand for blood flow Signs … Fetch Content
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Receiving Centers
Stimulation, drugs (cocaine, tricyclics), hypoxia, Signs & Symptoms of an MI • Signs and symptoms can vary from – The 12-lead EKG is part of a complete assessment … Access Doc
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Disease: TGA Senning/Mustard Fontan repair LV outflow obstruction Others Other: Stimulants: Ephedra, cocaine families at higher risk for SCD based upon PPE Form response Increase general awareness of SCD warning signs Familial Disease: Impact of Proband Identification Role of Routine EKG and … Access Document
Introduction To Toxicology
EKG? (grossly abnormal vital signs) CMP? TSH? UTox? Serum volatiles? Imaging? Cardiac enzymes? EKG: How should this person’s cocaine related chest pain be managed? … Return Document
OVERDOSE / POISONING 1 Of 8 TITLE: OVERDOSE / POISONING A …
SIGNS/ SYMPTOMS Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) -Anticholinergic effects COCAINE -Cardiac and chest pain -Cardiopulmonary complaints are the most common presenting Perform a 12 Lead EKG 4. Evaluate blood glucose level, treat as appropriate (see … Fetch Here
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Initial Vital signs: BP 134/78, P-60 R-16 Progressed along labor curve for several hours with Am Heart J 1995;129:421-2 Risk Factors Age >30 years old Multiparity African Descent Maternal cocaine underlying heart disease (ischemic, valvular, or myopathic) 2nd trimester burden Diagnosis EKG … Get Doc
Evaluation And Management Of The Patient Who Has Cocaine …
A history of cocaine use, recognition of signs and symptoms consistent with sympathetic nervous that is not temporally related to cocaine use. Electrocardiography Interpretation of the EKG in patients who … Read Document