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Transfusion Reactions

Core EM

Author: Natalie Bertrand, MD Editor: Naillid Felipe, MD Background: Definition: adverse reaction to blood product administration Incidence: more common in children than adults, except for delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions Allergic (non-anaphylaxis) – Platelets 1-3%; RBCs 0.1-0.3% In: Wolfson A, ed. Hirayama F.

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Transfusion Reactions

Core EM

Author: Natalie Bertrand, MD Editor: Naillid Felipe, MD Background: Definition: adverse reaction to blood product administration Incidence: more common in children than adults, except for delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions Allergic (non-anaphylaxis) – Platelets 1-3%; RBCs 0.1-0.3% In: Wolfson A, ed. Hirayama F.

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REBEL Core Cast 108.0 – Angioedema

REBEL EM

Urticaria and pruritus = MAST CELL mediated, which is treated like a standard allergic reaction. Urticaria and pruritus = MAST CELL mediated, which is treated like a standard allergic reaction. 2015; 372(5):418-25. of people who take NSAIDs ( Nzeako 2010 ). N Engl J Med. PMID 25629740 Hassen GW et al.

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Clinical Conundrums: How Long Should We Monitor After Giving IM Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis?

REBEL EM

Incidence of clinically important biphasic reactions in emergency department patients with allergic reactions or anaphylaxis. Time of Onset and Predictors of Biphasic Anaphylactic Reactions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. 2015 May-Jun;3(3):408-16 Ellis A, Day J.

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EM@3AM: Traumatic Iritis

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Dilation of conjunctival vessels resulting in hyperemia and edema (A) is the underlying pathophysiology of conjunctivitis, which can be brought on by infection or allergic reaction. 2015, www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/practical-pearls-for-managing-anterior-uveitis. EyeWiki , EyeWiki, 13 Nov. Review of Optometry , 15 Jan.

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ToxCard: Crotalid Envenomation Part 2 – CroFab vs. AnaVip: What’s the Difference?

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However, in 2015 crotalidae equine immune F(ab’) 2 (ANAVIP®) was approved by the FDA for rattlesnake envenomations, and distribution of this antivenom began in 2018. 1,2 Discussion: F(ab) vs. Table 1: Comparison of F(ab) and F(ab’) 2 antivenoms.

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CT Angiography Head and Neck: Indications and Limitations

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An understanding of the risks involved including allergic reaction, radiation exposure, contrast extravasation, and contrast-associated nephropathy allows for a thorough risk-benefit analysis prior to ordering these studies. DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2015-012131 From NLM. (10) Bmj 2015, 351 , h5762. 10) Beume, L.

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