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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)

Core EM

Renal injury: isolated proteinuria or hematuria, moderate acute kidney injury with serum creatinine levels <2 mg/dL Skin: petechiae and purpura Despite severe thrombocytopenia, clinically significant bleeding is rare Figure 1.

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REBEL Core Cast 108.0 – Angioedema

REBEL EM

Without the C1 inhibitor, the plasma-kallikrein-kinin system produces more bradykinin. Both conditions can range in severity from benign to life threatening (Wilkerson 2012). of people who take NSAIDs ( Nzeako 2010 ). of people who take NSAIDs ( Nzeako 2010 ).

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SGEM386: Blood on Blood – Massive Transfusion Protocols in Older Trauma Patients

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

The transfusion tech calls to remind you that your protocol is currently under review, and asks if would you like the 1:1 or the 1:3 version of fresh-frozen plasma (FFP) to packed red blood cells (pRBC)? years ( 2 ). Falling is the most common cause of traumatic injury resulting in older adults presenting to the ED [4].