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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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Protocol Change

Peter Canning

We dont give solumedrol for allergic reactions anymore. There were fewer than 50 protocols in the book, along with pages for 24 medications and 8 procedures. The book was approved by the two largest hospitals in Hartford. Looking through the book today, it is truly an antiquated. For instance, there was no protocol for stroke or STEMI.

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Anaphylactic Shock

REBEL EM

Anaphylactic Shock is an acute, life-threatening hypersensitivity disorder, with a generalized, rapidly evolving, multi-systemic allergic reaction (IgE-mediated disorder). If not treated rapidly can become fatal. We both highly recommend this manual and will put a link at the bottom of the post for you to consider buying it.

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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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So You Want to Become an EMT

Chicago EMT Training

We look forward to working with you.

EMT 130
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Urgent Care or Emergency?

OntarioMedic

When should you go to an urgent care centre or when should you go to an emergency department? appeared first on OntarioMedic.

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Pediatric Balanitis and Balanoposthitis

Pediatric EM Morsels

It’s never comfortable and is often very distressing to have skin problems and infections, such as intertrigo , folliculitis , panniculitis , omphalitis , or even preseptal or periorbital cellulitis. It’s even more distressing when the skin problem affects the penis.