Department of Emergency Medicine

Lecture

This lecture is a part of "Weekly Conference" - Nov 20, 2019

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OB/GYN - Cardiovascular Disasters in Pregnancy:
Shock trauma Auditorium
• Disorders of the cardiovascular system is the most common cause of pregnancy-related death (greater than infection/sepsis, cardiomyopathy, venothromboembolism). • Preeclampsia and eclampsia can present up to 6 weeks postpartum. Treat to get pressure < 140/90mmHg using antihypertensives such as hydralazine, labetalol, nifedipine. Seizure control with 4-6 grams IV over 10 minutes. No IV access? Give IM magnesium. • Signs and symptoms of magnesium toxicity include decreased deep tendon reflexes, somnolence, respiratory depression and paralysis. Treatment? Calcium! • DVTs during pregnancy are most likely to occur in the proximal left lower extremity due to uterine compression on the left common iliac. If high clinical suppression despite negative bilateral lower extremity duplex, patient may require MRV to evaluate for pelvic vein thrombosis
OB/Gyn
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Scheduling
Nov 20, 2019 - 8:45 am
45 minutes
45 minutes
Lecture Schedule
Lecture Schedule for Weekly Conference - Nov 20, 2019 - 7:30 am
Senior Lecture - Beyond the Box 7:30 am - 8:15 am (45 minutes)
OB/GYN - Cardiovascular Disasters in Pregnancy: 8:45 am - 9:30 am (45 minutes)
Sowing the seeds of career sustainability 9:45 am - 10:30 am (45 minutes)
ABEM Guest Speaker 10:45 am - 11:45 am (1 hour)
Neuro & Psych - ITE Review Neuro/Psych 11:45 am - 12:30 pm (45 minutes)
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