Extensive Arterial and Venous Thrombosis in a Female With a Known Untreated Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Case Report.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common heterogeneous endocrine disease associated with a twofold higher risk of stroke and venous thromboembolism (VTE). An 18-year-old female presented to the emergency department (ED) with a one-hour history of right-side body weakness, facial asymmetry, and altered mental status. The patient had poor mentation and was unable to protect her airway.

Safety and Effectiveness of Prolonged Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO ) Infusion for Asthma Exacerbation in Children.

The objective of this study was to assess the safety and describe treatment details of prolonged magnesium sulfate (MgSO ) infusion for children with asthma exacerbation. A retrospective cross-sectional study included children under 13 years of age who were admitted with asthma exacerbation and received at least 24 hours of MgSO infusion. One hundred children were included.

Life threatening hyperkalemia treated with prolonged continuous insulin infusion.

Hyperkalemia is a life threatening electrolyte imbalance that may be fatal if not treated appropriately. There are multiple medications used to treat hyperkalemia to lower it to a safe level. We report a case of a 4-month old infant with Pseudohypoaldosteronism who had cardiac arrest secondary to severe hyperkalemia of 12.