{"title":"Think Again: Response - Definitions and the Unconscious Consequence.","authors":"Wendell W Hoffman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39219,"journal":{"name":"South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association","volume":"77 7","pages":"295-296"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141628007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrew L Guymon, Donald P Keating, Andrew Reuter, David Fromm, Brendan Feehan
{"title":"Anesthetic Considerations for Carbon Dioxide Emboli in Patients with Obesity - A Case Report.","authors":"Andrew L Guymon, Donald P Keating, Andrew Reuter, David Fromm, Brendan Feehan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gas embolization is a rare but potentially deadly complication of any laparoscopic surgery. There has only been one other report of gas emboli in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. We present a case of gas embolization in a young female patient undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Onset of gas embolus was identified by a dramatic drop in End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (ETCO2) followed by drops in blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation over the following 15 minutes before the patient was stabilized and transferred to the ICU. The surgery was completed three days later without incident, and extensive hepatomegaly was identified. A discussion on pre-operative evaluation, special considerations, and acute management of gas embolization in patients with obesity ensues. We highlight the emerging Jain's point for insufflation, the potential for ultrasound-guided Verres needle insertion, and the paucity of literature evaluating the risk, incidence, and outcomes of gas embolization in patients with obesity.</p>","PeriodicalId":39219,"journal":{"name":"South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association","volume":"77 7","pages":"320-323"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141628002","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Casey Risinger, Luke Merrill, David Jensen, Susan M Anderson
{"title":"A Hope for Life.","authors":"Casey Risinger, Luke Merrill, David Jensen, Susan M Anderson","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39219,"journal":{"name":"South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association","volume":"77 7","pages":"330-331"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141627999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David Jensen, Anthony Drazick, Rochelle Boote, Peter Paul Lim
{"title":"Raoultella planticola Urinary Tract Infection Presenting as Hyperbilirubinemia in a 3-Day-Old Infant.","authors":"David Jensen, Anthony Drazick, Rochelle Boote, Peter Paul Lim","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Raoultella planticola is a Gram-negative, aerobic, nonmotile bacterium that is ubiquitous in the environment usually implicated in opportunistic infections. There have been very few reported cases of Raoultella planticola infection in the pediatric population. Most of these reports have been in cases of neonatal septicemia. This case report describes a case of a 3-day-old Hispanic full-term male that presented with recalcitrant hyperbilirubinemia despite maximal phototherapy found to have urinary tract infection with Raoultella planticola on multiple cultures. The patient's hyperbilirubinemia appropriately responded to treatment of the UTI. This report highlights that, albeit rare, neonatal UTI can present as recalcitrant hyperbilirubinemia. Raoultella planticola is a rare organism that is normally found in the environment but may be a bona fide etiologic agent in neonatal UTI.</p>","PeriodicalId":39219,"journal":{"name":"South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association","volume":"77 6","pages":"274-279"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141627995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zachary Edward Lawrence, Sydney Bormann, Li Cao, Hoang Lawrence Nguyen
{"title":"Variation in Consult and Referral Patterns for Facial Lacerations by Emergency Department Provider Type: A Retrospective Cohort Study.","authors":"Zachary Edward Lawrence, Sydney Bormann, Li Cao, Hoang Lawrence Nguyen","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Facial lacerations are a common reason for emergency department (ED) visits in the U.S. Proper laceration repair is imperative as poor wound management can lead to functional and aesthetic impairment and significantly impact patient quality of life. For the best outcomes and long-term scar reduction, treatment by and follow-up with a plastic surgeon or facial trauma specialist is recommended. The present study examines variations in facial trauma specialist consultation and referral by ED provider type for adult patients at hospitals within a large rural South Dakota health system.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Records for patients above the age of 18 who received treatment for facial lacerations between January 1, 2017 and January 1, 2022 were retrospectively reviewed across multiple hospitals in South Dakota, spanning a large rural catchment area. Multivariable logistic regression and Fisher's exact test were performed to examine the relationship between ED provider type and the probability of receiving specialty consult and/or referral.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One hundred fifty-four ED visits were included in the analysis. Among these patients, 53 received specialty consult and/or follow-up referral and 101 were treated without consult or referral. ED provider type was significantly associated with the probability of having a specialty consult (OR = 5.11, 95% CI [1.05, 24.96]). When the patients had a certified nurse practitioner (CNP) as their ED provider, they had a significantly higher chance (40%) of receiving specialist consultation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>For patients presenting to the ED with facial lacerations, facial trauma specialist consultation and referral for follow up varies based on provider type. CNPs placed specialist consultations more often than other ED provider types.</p>","PeriodicalId":39219,"journal":{"name":"South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association","volume":"77 6","pages":"252-256"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141627997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiannan Huang, Muhammad Hamza Saad Shaukat, Ibrahim Munaf Ahmed, Scott Pham
{"title":"An Unusual Case of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy with Cardiac Arrest: The Importance of Clinical Context in Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillator Candidacy.","authors":"Jiannan Huang, Muhammad Hamza Saad Shaukat, Ibrahim Munaf Ahmed, Scott Pham","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy, is characterized by acute heart failure, reversible left ventricular dysfunction, and other complications such as life-threatening arrhythmias. The management of TTS is challenging due to its unpredictable clinical course and the lack of evidence-based treatment recommendations. In this case report, we present a 71-year-old female who developed TTS with ventricular tachycardia (VT) cardiac arrest following septic shock and an exploratory laparotomy for appendicitis. Despite the presence of VT cardiac arrest and a left ventricular ejection fraction of 30-35%, an implanted cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) was not indicated due to the rapid and satisfactory recovery of the patient's ventricular function. This case highlights the importance of considering the clinical context and the transient nature of TTS in the decision-making process for ICD candidacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":39219,"journal":{"name":"South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association","volume":"77 6","pages":"258-261"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141627979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Rare Multinuclear Lesion Secondary to Multifactorial Ischemic Stroke: A Case Report on Eight-and-a-Half Syndrome.","authors":"Brandon Vander Zee, Omar Zineldine, Lien Diep-Plagie","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Internuclear ophthalmoparesis (INO) is a horizontal eye movement disorder that is associated with a lesion at the medial longitudinal fasciculus (MLF). One-and-a-half syndrome occurs when the lesion involves the MLF and the ipsilateral abducens nuclei or the paramedian pontine reticular formation (PPRF) in the dorsomedial tegmentum of the pons. When the lesion is large enough, the fascicles of the facial nerve (CNVII) can also be involved, resulting in an ipsilateral facial nerve palsy. In combination with one-and-a-half syndrome, this condition becomes eightand- a- half syndrome (EHS). Here, we describe a unique case of EHS in a 72-year-old male with multiple ischemic stroke risk factors who presented with INO, conjugate gaze palsy, ipsilateral facial palsy, and a transient contralateral hemiparesis. Recognizing this pattern of neurologic deficits improves localization of the lesion, prevents misdiagnosis of Bell's Palsy, and expedites proper treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":39219,"journal":{"name":"South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association","volume":"77 6","pages":"248-250"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141627978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Presentation of Disseminated Nocardia Paucivorans Infection: A Case Report.","authors":"Logan Johnke, Sanyogita Chandra, Anthony Breemo","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nocardia paucivorans is a rarely cultured bacteria most commonly found in immunocompromised hosts, and rarely, may result in dissemination across multiple organ systems. Infection and subsequent clinical manifestations are often vague and nonspecific, making timely diagnosis difficult. Due to the infrequency of N. paucivorans infection, no consensus treatment has yet been established. We report a case of an immunocompromised patient with disseminated nocardiosis with infective endocarditis and other extrapulmonary involvement.</p>","PeriodicalId":39219,"journal":{"name":"South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association","volume":"77 6","pages":"262-265"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141627977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Visions of Our Future: AI and Clinical Wisdom.","authors":"Jerome W Freeman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39219,"journal":{"name":"South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association","volume":"77 6","pages":"243-244"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141627998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dawood Shehzad, Mitchell Van Kalsbeek, Mustafa Shehzad, Mamoon Ahmed
{"title":"Post-Intensive Care Syndrome - An Opportunity For Collaborative Transition Between the Intensive and Primary Settings.","authors":"Dawood Shehzad, Mitchell Van Kalsbeek, Mustafa Shehzad, Mamoon Ahmed","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Critical care advancements have allowed clinicians to discover the many functional disabilities that survivors suffer. Recent research has focused on improving the long-term outcomes of critical illness survivors and optimizing their functional recovery. Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) describes the disability that remains in those surviving critical illness following discharge from the intensive care unit (ICU). This comprises impairment in cognition, neuropsychiatric health, and physical function of the ICU survivor. Consequent to this, the health of family members of the survivor may also be affected adversely, termed PICS-family. PICS is defined as a new or worsening impairment in physical (ICU-acquired neuromuscular weakness), cognitive (thinking and judgment), or mental health status arising after critical illness and persisting beyond discharge from the acute care setting.</p>","PeriodicalId":39219,"journal":{"name":"South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association","volume":"77 6","pages":"270-273"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141627980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}