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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. First aid and treatment of minor burns.” 2004 Jun 19;328(7454):1487-9.

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EM@3AM: High Priority Fungal Pathogens and Empiric Treatment in the ED

EMDocs

He reported having a COVID-19 infection 3 weeks ago but felt better 1-2 weeks ago. COPD, cystic fibrosis), HIV/AIDS, cancer, immunosuppressed (i.e. 1 WHO Critical Priority Fungal Pathogens Cryptococcus neoformans Globally distributed, found in soil/wood/trees 1 C. mortality: 42-63% 5 Invasive Candida spp. not Candida spp.

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Hand Examination & Pathology

Don't Forget the Bubbles

There are 5 annular ligaments on each finger and 2 for the thumb, 3 Cruciate ligaments associated with each finger and 1 Oblique ligament that is associated with the thumb. Each ligament is named after the first initial of its group and then assigned a number depending on their position on each digit. How would you manage this injury?

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