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TXA (Tranexamic Acid) in Pediatrics 

Pediatric EM Morsels

TXA has been mentioned previously on PEM Morsels in the following contexts: Post Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage , Hemophilia in the ED , Von Willebrand Disease , Epistaxis in Children , Hereditary Angioedema , Hemoptysis in Children , Hyphema , and even in Neonatal Subgaleal Hemorrhage. 2012 Feb;147(2):113-9. 2020;2(1):e0075.

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High sensitivity cardiac troponins for ED chest pain evaluation (2022 ACC pathway)

ALiEM

The 2022 American College of Cardiology (ACC) pathway provides timely guidance [1]. Encourage your ED to set up an algorithm that you can follow based on your laboratory’s assay. Low-risk patients do not routinely require stress testing in the ED. We help you translate this to your clinical practice, by illustrating with a case.

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emDOCs Revamp: Alcohol Withdrawal

EMDocs

What is the next step in evaluation and treatment? fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold

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ED Management of Minor Thermal Burns

Core EM

7 86% of burn injuries are thermal burns (as opposed to chemical or electric), with 43% resulting from a direct exposure to fire, 34% from scalding liquid, and 9% from a hot object. 9 Apply a topical antimicrobial (eg. Tintinalli, et al. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 2004 Jun 19;328(7454):1487-9. doi: 10.1136/bmj.295.6591.181.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 110: Primary Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

EMDocs

Commonly a monomicrobial infection with gram-negative bacteria like E. Major takeaway: Consider SBP in any patient who comes into the ED with ascites. Paracentesis is a safe procedure with a low complication rate (< 1%). g/kg of 20% albumin IV at the time of diagnosis and 1 g/kg IV 48 hours later. Dosing is 1.5

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EM@3AM: Stercoral Colitis

EMDocs

3, 9, 11, 12 The average age tends to be greater than 60 years old. Up to 1/3 of adults over 60 suffer from chronic constipation. Clinical exam: 2, 3, 9 Abdominal distension and tenderness Nausea and vomiting Stool present in the rectal vault Peritonitis may be accompanied by hemodynamic instability in the case of sepsis.

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Pigtail catheter for pleural drainage: Tips to minimize complications

ALiEM

Traditionally large-bore tube thoracostomy has been the standard of care for treating many acute intrathoracic pathologies [1]. Pigtails provide a less invasive and often better tolerated alternative to traditional chest tubes and allow for adequate treatment of pneumothoraces and uncomplicated pleural effusions [1-5]. 1999;3(1):57-61.

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