EMDocs

JUNE 8, 2024

We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. 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. Lu, Kevin, et al. Practical Pearls for Managing Anterior Uveitis.” Traumatic Iritis.”

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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.

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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. Noninferiority trials, covered here on REBEL EM , are helpful when the experimental treatment offers a distinct advantage over the standard treatment.

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REBEL EM

DECEMBER 5, 2023

At the time of discharge, thorough education and the availability of IM epinephrine for the patient is paramount to allow for prompt treatment of an unlikely biphasic reaction ( Pourmand 2018 , Shaker 2020 ). The Skeptics Guide to EM Should I Stay or Should I Go Related Topics: Are steroids and antihistamines really effective for anaphylaxis?:

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Epinephrine Allergic Reaction Emergency Department Emergency Manager 81

REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Paper: Van de Werf, F et al. References: Van de Werf, F et al. PMID: 37439219 Armstrong P et al. appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog. Based on this, the authors did a literature review and found that there is an increasing rate of ICH and major non-intracranial bleeding starting at ≈60 years of age.

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STEMI Allergic Reaction Coronary Ambulance 138

EMDocs

AUGUST 31, 2023

Bush SP, Ruha AM, Seifert SA, et al. link] Kanaan NC, Ray J, Stewart M, et al. Table 1: Comparison of F(ab) and F(ab’) 2 antivenoms. 9 This effect may be especially prominent in the setting of rattlesnake envenomation, where coagulopathic effects are more prominent. Published online November 2020. Accessed May 7, 2022. BMC Emerg Med.

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Allergic Reaction Plasma ALS EMS 72

REBEL EM

AUGUST 3, 2023

Paper: Copaescu AM et al. References: Copaescu AM et al. appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog. This practice is both resource and time intensive thus limiting the number of people who can actually have their penicillin allergy removed from their chart. JAMA Intern Med 2023. randomization) as per protocol (i.e.

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