Presse Med
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To assess the knowledge and skills of physicians staffing mobile intensive care units (emergency ambulances) in the management of severe acute pain in children. ⋯ This survey showed inadequate knowledge about the management (assessment and treatment) of severe acute pain in children in prehospital emergency settings. Training in this area is essential.
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In patients older than 50 years, a first seizure can reveal non-ketotic hyperglycemia, regardless of any previous history of diabetes mellitus. Partial motor seizures are observed in most cases, sometimes with epilepsia partialis continua. ⋯ EEG and neuroimaging between seizures are usually normal. Treatment involves correction of the hyperglycemia with insulin treatment and rehydration.