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Patient Safety: Intoxication Case Scenario

Civil Law, Emergency Department, Policies and Procedures, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

In July, our monthly topic was a typical scenario that a patient will go through when they call 911. This month, we are going to see what happens when a severely intoxicated patient comes into…

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Schizophrenia: Medical Treatment Options

Assault, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Emergency Department, Psych/Mental HealthBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

The primary treatment for schizophrenia is antipsychotic medication. It can help individuals to manage their symptoms but it is not a cure. The older antipsychotic medications, called “first generation” were effective for positive symptoms and…

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Schizophrenia: Approach Considerations

Assault, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Emergency Department, Psych/Mental HealthBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Individuals with schizophrenia may sleep excessively or use alcohol or other substances to diminish the voices. Command hallucinations are the most serious and can be dangerous. The voices may command an individual to harm themselves…

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Schizophrenia: Symptoms and Diagnosis

Assault, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Emergency Department, Psych/Mental HealthBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

There is currently no diagnostic test for schizophrenia. The age of onset is usually between the late teens and early thirties. Diagnosis is based on an individual’s history and presenting symptoms. Positive, negative and cognitive…

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Schizophrenia Case Scenario

Assault, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Emergency Department, EMS, Psych/Mental HealthBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

The police were called to a busy intersection of the city because a man was standing in traffic, shouting and stopping cars. He was a white male, in his early twenties with an unkempt appearance.…

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911 to ER: Discharge

Civil Law, Emergency Department, EMS, Policies and ProceduresBy Tara Godoy

Mrs. Smith receives an EKG, CT scan of the head, a chest x-ray and multiple lab tests that reveal she has had a myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack. A cardiologist is…

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Methamphetamine: Detection, Treatment and Rehabilitation

Criminal Law, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Detecting meth within a user’s body can be measured in several ways.  Hair and saliva testing can be performed; but the most common methods are urine and blood sampling. Toxicology screens are typically used for…

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911 to ER: Emergency Department (ED)

Civil Law, Emergency Department, EMS, Policies and ProceduresBy Tara Godoy

“Hello base, this is Medic 62 inbound with 49 year old female, status post syncope and emesis, complaining now of shortness of breath. Denies chest pain. She is currently A&Ox4, vital signs are stable and…

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Methamphetamine: Addiction

Criminal Law, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

A meth user may experience several levels of addiction. The initial meth response or “rush” can last up to 30 minutes compared with 2 to 5 minutes for crack cocaine. The “high” or euphoric state,…

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911 to ER: Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Civil Law, Emergency Department, EMS, Policies and ProceduresBy Tara Godoy

To read the first part of the case scenario, please see last week’s blog post by clicking here. <BEEP> “Medical call at 555 Oak St, cross of Adams Ave and Chester Ln for Paramedic Engine 65…

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Methamphetamine: Making and Hiding This Illicit Drug

Criminal Law, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

This illegal drug was once produced in vast quantities in the U.S. using easy-access medications and chemicals until the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 was incorporated. This act bans medications containing pseudoephedrine, ephedrine and…

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911 to ER: Case Scenario

Civil Law, Emergency Department, EMS, Policies and ProceduresBy Tara Godoy

This month I will attempt to paint a picture of an average ER visit from 911 to discharge. To make this more fun, I am going to invent a case scenario. This is completely made…

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