Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

Sent by anonymous, written by Pendell Meyers A man in his late 40s presented to the ED with concern for allergic reaction after accidentally eating a potential allergen, then developing an itchy full body rash and diarrhea. ST depression will not always be present in 9/12 leads — as is seen in Figure-1.

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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. Patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio. Diphenhydramine versus nonsedating antihistamines for acute allergic reactions: a literature review. 2005 Sep;116(3):643-9.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

1 One study found that CTA head and neck was ordered for 2.5% 8 The VAN (vision, aphasia, neglect) score ( Figure 1 ), first proposed by Teleb et al. 9 A later assessment of the VAN score in Beume et al. 8 The VAN (vision, aphasia, neglect) score ( Figure 1 ), first proposed by Teleb et al.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 25, 2025

Answer : Leukopenia Overview Leukopenia is defined as total WBC count < 4000/mm 3 Neutropenia is the most common subset of leukopenia and is defined on absolute neutrophil count: 1 Mild (1.01.5 10^9/L) Moderate (0.50.9 10^9/L) Severe (< 0.5 10^9/L) Generalized leukopenia (i.e. 10^9/L) Moderate (0.50.9

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This Podcast Will Kill You

JANUARY 7, 2025

Sometimes it seems like the world is out to get us: bees in our garden, pollen in the air, nuts in our brownies, any number of other things that could trigger an allergic reaction ranging from itchy eyes and a runny nose all the way to anaphylaxis. Allen, Judith E., Allergy and allergic diseases. Isolauri, E.,

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