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Malignant Catatonia

Core EM

Disposition to the psychiatry floor, medicine step down unit, or MICU should be guided by the degree of the patient’s vital sign abnormalities, the presence or absence of autonomic instability, and the patient’s response to therapy in the emergency room. Malignant catatonia mimics tetanus: a case report. Burrow JP, Spurling BC, Marwaha R.

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An EM Resident’s Guide to Basic Airway Management

Core EM

The 3/3/2 rule: Figure 3: how to perform the 3/3/2 rule (Image modified from UpToDate.com) If the patient has less than the specified measurement of 3, 3, or 2 fingers in these parameters, this is very specific (95%) for having a more difficult intubation (Mahmoodpoor, 2013)–although only about 25% sensitive. or maximum 8.5

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