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emDOCs Revamp – Acute Chest Syndrome

EMDocs

mg q20-30 min per dose) PRN naloxone in case of respiratory depression Some patients have SCD crises pain plan for reference Antimicrobials 11 Ceftriaxone + azithromycin if penicillin allergy for both children and adults. Am J Emerg Med. Chinawa JM, Ubesie AC, Chukwu BF, Ikefuna AN, Emodi IJ. C or 100.4 mg/kg, max 0.4

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Sickle Cell Disease Module

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Opioids do not cause ACS but they can exacerbate hypoxia in patients with ACS. Naloxone (opioid antidote) should be available in ED in case of severe respiratory depression. A 6-year-old girl from Saudi Arabia was referred by her General Practitioner to the local emergency department.

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