REBEL EM

JANUARY 23, 2023

Background: Diphenhydramine, a first-generation antihistamine, is the most common pharmacologic agent used to treat acute allergic reactions. Article: Abella BS et al. 7 (5.5%) patients in the IV cetirizine group returned to any ED or clinic within 48 hours compared to 19 (14.1%) in the IV diphenhydramine group; P=0.02

Allergic Reaction 52

Allergic Reaction ED E-9-1-1 Emergency Department 52

REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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. Read More EMCrit: Podcast 145 – Awake Intubation Lecture from SMACC ERCast: Angioedema References: Baş M et al.

Frozen Plasma 105

Frozen Plasma Allergic Reaction FFP Plasma 105

REBEL EM

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This is called a biphasic reaction. The risk of a biphasic reaction is what keeps patients in the ED while being observed for a set period of time. The overall incidence of biphasic reactions is unknown with rates quoted from < 0.5% The American Journal of Emergency Medicine 2018 Aug;36(8):1480-1485 Shaker M, et al.

Epinephrine 81

Epinephrine Allergic Reaction Emergency Department Emergency Management 81

EMDocs

JUNE 8, 2024

A 27-year-old male presents to the ED for left eye pain after being hit in the face with a spare car part while working under the hood of his car. What is the diagnosis, and how do we manage it from the ED? Lu, Kevin, et al. We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. 95% occupational injuries occur in males [1].

EMS 81

EMS Allergic Reaction Emergency Department ED 81

FOAMfrat

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

These steroids are undoubtedly part of the cocktail we reach for in patients presenting with acute asthma, allergic reactions, or anaphylaxis - and traditional clinical logic has taught us these drugs work to reduce inflammation in the airways and reduce bronchial mucus production. Basic & clinical pharmacology (12th ed.).

Allergic Reaction 116

Allergic Reaction OR ALS ED 116

EMDocs

JANUARY 3, 2024

He has been taking increased doses of torsemide without improvement in his symptoms and was directed to the ED for inpatient therapy. Now, a remote outpatient pulmonary arterial pressure monitor and other heart failure detection devices (Table 1) are available that you may begin to see in your ED. 8 The device itself is 2 x 2.5

Defibrillator 86

Defibrillator Allergic Reaction ED ALS 86

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The use of CTA (computed tomography angiography) in the emergency department (ED) has increased dramatically in the past 20 years. of all patients in the ED for over 800 different stated indications. The use of CTA (computed tomography angiography) in the emergency department (ED) has increased dramatically in the past 20 years.

E-9-1-1 86

E-9-1-1 ALS Emergency Department ED 86