EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Commonly a monomicrobial infection with gram-negative bacteria like E. Paracentesis is a safe procedure with a low complication rate (< 1%). For the remaining fluid inject 1 mL into a purple top EDTA blood tube for cell count; send 2-3 mL for Gram stain in a red-top tube or sterile urine container. coli (50-90% of cases).

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Pediatric EM Morsels

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

2021 May; 8:1-16. While there is no “right” work up for these patients, hopefully this morsel will help illuminate your evaluation of Travel-Related Illness in Children: Travel-related Illness: Basics International travel has been significantly increasing since commercial airlines made travel much easier. References Abdel-Haq N, Asmar BI.

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This Podcast Will Kill You

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Routledge, 2013. 1996 Jul;10(9):1002-13. Dermato-endocrinology , 1 (3), pp.162-169. International journal of women’s dermatology , 8 (1), p.e003. Aesthetic Surgery Journal , 30 (1), pp.74-77. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology , 14 (9), p.33. History Biology Hornblum, Allen M.

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ALiEM

MARCH 7, 2024

Ultrasound probes from left to right: linear (nenoates), phased array (infants/younger children), and curvilinear (older children/adolescents) Pro tips for performing renal/bladder POCUS on a child [1] Addressing potential anxiety leads to a more efficient and comfortable examination. Estimated volume = 39.2

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Routledge, 2013. 1996 Jul;10(9):1002-13. Dermato-endocrinology , 1 (3), pp.162-169. International journal of women’s dermatology , 8 (1), p.e003. Aesthetic Surgery Journal , 30 (1), pp.74-77. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology , 14 (9), p.33. History Biology Hornblum, Allen M.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

Medical journal of Australia , 190 (9). Delayed anaphylaxis, angioedema, or urticaria after consumption of red meat in patients with IgE antibodies specific for galactose-α-1, 3-galactose. Ronmark, E. The relevance of tick bites to the production of IgE antibodies to the mammalian oligosaccharide galactose-α-1, 3-galactose.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

link] A 62 year old man with a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and carotid artery stenosis called 911 at 9:30 in the morning with complaint of chest pain. Challenge QUESTION: The relative change in T-QRS-D is not the only thing that changes during period of time that passed between recording of the 2 ECGs shown in Figure-1.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

MAY 5, 2023

2018 Dec 20;11(1):5. Hovinen T, Korkalo L, Freese R, Skaffari E, Isohanni P, Niemi M, Nevalainen J, Gylling H, Zamboni N, Erkkola M, Suomalainen A. Lemale J, Mas E, Jung C, Bellaiche M, Tounian P; French-speaking Pediatric Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition Group (GFHGNP). 2013 Aug;110(4):755-73. Epub 2013 Jan 14.

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JULY 23, 2024

Official journal of the American College of Gastroenterology| ACG , 118 (1), pp.59-76. Annals of internal medicine , 172 (1), pp.ITC1-ITC16. ” BMC medicine 17 (2019): 1-20. . ” BMC medicine 17 (2019): 1-20. Gastroenterology , 160 (1), pp.63-75. ” Internal and emergency medicine 9 (2014): 249-256.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

” Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 197 (1993): 9-23. Parasites & Vectors , 15 (1), pp.1-9. 2013): 131-140. The Lancet Global Health , 8 (9), pp.e1186-e1194. 2013): 385-393. ” Infection, Genetics and Evolution 14 (2013): 137-146. Laura Baldo, and Michael E. Addiss, D. Lourens, G.B.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

2005): 1-6. Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society , 25 (1), pp.37-45. “Insecticide toxicology, mammalian toxicity of 1-naphthyl-N-methylcarbamate (Sevin insecticide).” Stewart, Nelson E., “Acute toxicity of the insecticide Sevin® and its hydrolytic product 1-naphthol to some marine organisms.”

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EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

Abdomen : ND, NT, no guarding or rebound MSK : Tenderness to palpation over L ribs 7-9 Derm : No rashes Imaging: Image 1: Case courtesy of Miriam Leiderer, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 81468 Chest radiograph (CXR) shows new left lower lobe opacity What’s most likely diagnosis? 2022 Jul 5;328(1):57-68. 2020 Feb 12;10(1):2470.

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Answer : Brugada Syndrome Epidemiology and Etiology Rare genetic disorder that affects approximately 1 in 5,000 individuals worldwide 1. More common in males than females, with a male-to-female ratio of approximately 8:1 1. Type 1 “Brugada sign” The only type that is considered diagnostic.

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REBEL EM

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

1998 Jan-Feb;6(1):15-23. PMID: 32644703 Robinson PM, Griffiths E, Watts AC. 2017 Jul;9(3):195-204. PMID: 29681420 Gottschalk HP, Eisner E, Hosalkar HS. 1999 Jan;13(1):58-9. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. doi: 10.5435/00124635-199801000-00002. PMID: 9692937 Decker N, Norse A. Anterior Elbow Dislocation. 2022 Aug 2.

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This Podcast Will Kill You

JANUARY 16, 2024

2013): 2342-2347. Manaresi, E. Pt 9 (2008): 2280. Adeno-associated virus 2 infection in children with non-A–E hepatitis. ” Parvoviruses 1 (2006): 5-14. Clinical microbiology reviews , 15 (3), pp.485-505. Allison, Andrew B., ” Journal of virology 87.4 Young, N.S. and Brown, K.E., Parvovirus B19.

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EMDocs

JUNE 14, 2023

Patellar reflexes are 1+. 1, 2, 4, 9 Organophosphates are one of many types of insecticide and are used worldwide to manage crops. 1, 2 Symmetric sensorimotor axonopathy: leg cramping to extremity weakness and paralysis. 1, 2 Sensory > Motor neurons with predilection for long axons. Muscle tone is normal.

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EMDocs

JUNE 7, 2023

1-5 Farmers also treat sheep for parasites using OPs and may become symptomatic after exposure, an illness called Dipper’s Flu. 8 Intermediate syndrome Occurs 1 to 5 days after acute exposure in up to 40% on individuals. 7, 9 Often have absence of excessive cholinergic stimulation. 7 May lead to respiratory failure.

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REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Features Urticaria and pruritis Rapid onset (1-2 hours) IgE Dependent (Type I Hypersensitivity) Reactions An allergen cross-links two or more IgE molecules on mast cells or basophils and initiates a signal cascade leading to degranulation. J Emerg Med 2013; 44 (4): 764-772. J Allergy Clin Immune Tract 2017; 5(5): 1402-9.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Epidemiology: Prevalence of hypoPP is approximately 1 per 100,000. 2022;26(1):123-125. 2013 Jan;47(1):41-5. 2006 Jan;129(Pt 1):8-17. 2004 Nov 9;63(9):1647-55. 2013 Dec;19(6 Muscle Disease):1598-614. Fournier E, Arzel M, Sternberg D, et al. Tan SV, Matthews E, Barber M, et al.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 22, 2023

A prior ECG from 1 month ago was available: The presentation ECG was interpreted as STEMI and the patient was transferred emergently to the nearest PCI center. Patients that develop a Type 1 pattern without any precipitating or provoking factors have a risk of SCD of 0.5-0.8% per year incidence of SCD in this cohort [1].

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Perantoni, E., Kaimakamis, E., ” American Journal of Cardiology 111.12 (2013): 1823-1828. JMIR Medical Informatics, 9(1), p.e22753. . “Laennec, the Man—1781–1826.” ” The Boston Medical and Surgical Journal 195.5 1926): 208-211. Lung sounds recordings: Rocha, B.M., Vogiatzis, I., Oliveira, A.,

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EMDocs

APRIL 13, 2024

1] In a survey of college wrestlers, the incidence of auricular hematoma was found to be 52% for those who do not wear headgear versus 26% who wore ear protection.[2] 1] In a survey of college wrestlers, the incidence of auricular hematoma was found to be 52% for those who do not wear headgear versus 26% who wore ear protection.[2]

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REBEL EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

What They Did: Design: Randomized, controlled, blinded-outcome trial Sites: Three emergency departments in Denmark Duration: October 9, 2019 to May 26, 2021. The first evaluation of the patient was to be done within 1 hour of arrival to ED (Including the first POCUS). to −0.66) and −1.66 (95% CI −2.09

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 18, 2024

The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne summarises them in an easy-to-follow flow diagram (figure 1). Typical HUS has a diarrheal prodrome, usually caused by an infection with a Shiga-toxin-producing E. Blood tests Urine Stool Full blood count with blood film Urinalysis Stool MC&S Coagulation Urine MC&S E.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Intensive Care Research , 1 (3-4), pp.60-64. Epub 2014 Sep 9. Pappal RD, Roberts BW, Mohr NM, Ablordeppey E, Wessman BT, Drewry AM, Winkler W, Yan Y, Kollef MH, Avidan MS, Fuller BM. 2013 Jan;31(1):222-6. Tragically, several attempts at resuscitation upon arrival at the emergency department were unsuccessful.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Queen: #1: NOT OMI, HIGH CONFIDENCE Queen: #2: NOT OMI, HIGH CONFIDENCE ECG 1 Interpretation: there is terminal T-wave in V3-V6. LEARNING POINT : 1. For clarity in Figure-1 — I've reproduced and put together the 2 serial ECGs that were texted to Dr. Smith in today's case. in ECG #1 ). Smith: Young thin black male.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 18, 2023

Myth #1: Musculoskeletal Adverse Events (MAE) This concern is likely the most common reason fluoroquinolones are rarely used in children. Which is a risk of 1 event for 62.5 Etminan 2019) In Belgium between 2010 – 2013, of the 262 children treated with fluroquinolones while hospitalized, only 17% were used for labelled indications.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 22, 2024

study from 200 9. A large proportion of the trials come from Finland (3) and The UK (2) and also from Australia (1) and the US (1), but only a small number took place in the ED. Castro-Rodriguez JA, Beckhaus AA, Forno E. 2013 Jun 4;2013(6):CD004878. 2019 Aug;9(8):e028511. Pediatr Pulmonol.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

E – Temp 37.2 CRASH 2 , published in 2013 – was huge. Survival was better, both at 24 hours and six months, in the TXA group, although the primary outcome, a quality of life score at six months, called the Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOS-E), was the same in both groups ( 53.7% Pupils are equal and reactive.

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EMDocs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Despite a plateau in overall union membership of around 10% in 2023 1 , major labor actions shook the U.S. 2023 October 9. 2012 Feb 1;4(1):127-57. Essex R, Weldon SM, Thompson T, Kalocsányiová E, McCrone P, Deb S. 2013 Dec;14:1-0. 2022 Nov 9. January 23, 2024. Retrieved from: [link] Fischer S.

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EMDocs

MAY 11, 2024

CT head without contrast 1 is performed and reveals the following: Question: What is the diagnosis? Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2013 Apr;34(2):131-41. Updated November 9, 2023. On exam, the patient opens eyes to voice, has extraocular movements intact, is unable to speak, and has 0/5 strength in all extremities. doi: 10.1053/j.sult.2013.01.004.

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This Podcast Will Kill You

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

New England Journal of Medicine, 355(1), pp.51-65. Nature reviews Disease primers, 1(1), pp.1-20. 2013): 141-147. Craythorne, E. International journal of dermatology, 49(9), pp.978-986. Public Health Research & Practice, 32(1). British Journal of Dermatology, 178(1), pp.140-147. and John M.

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FOAMfrat

OCTOBER 20, 2023

As reported within the 6th edition Manual of Emergency Airway Management, there are cardiac arrest rates between 1% and 4%, with other complications (mostly hypoxemia and hypotension) as high as 30% in patients with first-pass success [1, pg 29; 4-10]. Recommendations : 1. Why is Physiologic Optimization Important?

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 4, 2024

You will find the list is broken down into four sections: 1.Reviews 2024 Jul 9:e2023064794. Beaulieu E, Beno S. Vassilopoulou E, et al. 2024 Jul 1:e241956. Antonius E, et al. Water bead injuries by children presenting to emergency departments 2013-2023: An expanding issue. Brewster RCL, et al.

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REBEL EM

JANUARY 19, 2023

Previous studies regarding ambulatory management included randomized trials that lacked adequate power, and recently, a 2013 systematic review that, although showed promise in the ambulatory approach, had poor data quality with a high risk of bias. Patients followed up every 1-2 days till day 4. 2003;326(7400):1167-1170.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 22, 2022

see below for more info on this) 1. BOTTOM Line: Great point by Dr. Meyers to emphasize the strong likelihood of a benign prognosis associated with tracings like ECG #1 in Figure-1. Figure-1: Comparison of the initial ECG in today's case — with a baseline ECG obtained 1 year earlier ( See text ).

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

1 percent of tracheostomies. 9 There may be no time in which to perform a CT scan, and as noted above, CTA and laryngoscopy may show no remarkable findings of fistula. 2013:1960-62. 2005;128: 3906-9. 2021;4(30):1-4. 2012;36(6):876-9. It occurs after an estimated 0.1-1 Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.

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