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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%

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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%

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Cetirizine Vs Diphenhydramine For the Treatment of Acute Urticaria in the ED

REBEL EM

Background: Diphenhydramine, a first-generation antihistamine, is the most common pharmacologic agent used to treat acute allergic reactions. antibiotics, NSAIDs) Acute urticaria with angioedema or anaphylaxis provided that urticaria was still present after initial treatment and alleviation of anaphylaxis symptoms.

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EM@3AM: Traumatic Iritis

EMDocs

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. American Academy of Ophthalmology , AAO, 5 May 2016, www.aao.org/eyenet/article/savvy-steroid-use. 95% occupational injuries occur in males [1].

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EMT Essentials: Mastering SAMPLE History and OPQRST Pain Assessment Techniques

EMT Training Station

This information is crucial in avoiding allergic reactions, especially when administering emergency treatments. The SAMPLE history is a mnemonic acronym used by EMTs to remember the key questions they need to ask patients to gather crucial information. Provocation/Palliation : What makes the pain better or worse?

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Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Not an allergic reaction. 2016 Sep;33(5):488-92. Epub 2016 Jun 24. Can occur in adolescents and even adults. Has been known to occur following immunizations. Good to anticipate to avoid any additional cause of vaccine hesitancy. Not tender. Is Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome Associated with Atopy? Pediatr Dermatol.

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CT Angiography Head and Neck: Indications and Limitations

EMDocs

in 2016, is a more succinct evaluation for LVO that has been shown to be as sensitive and more specific than the NIHSS. in 2016, is a more succinct evaluation for LVO that has been shown to be as sensitive and more specific than the NIHSS. He also reports associated photophobia, nausea, and a single episode of vomiting in the lobby.

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