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EM@3AM: Total Hip Arthroplasty Complications

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1-3 Despite its commonality it retains a relatively high rate of complications overall and patients frequently present to the ED for evaluation. 4 Pain is the most common reason for presentation in the early post operative period. 2% of THA will have a post operative deep space infection. of adults over the age of 55).

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Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio and Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio: Updates in Prognosticating Fournier Gangrene in the Emergency Department

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Introduction: While cases of genital gangrene were documented as early as 980 CE, the condition we know today as FG was coined in the 1880’s by French venerologist, Jean Alfred Fournier. A thorough physical exam, imaging, and laboratory studies can assist, but definitive diagnosis can only be made in the operating room.

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An EM Resident’s Guide to Basic Airway Management

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Success at intubation likely takes more time and practice than other procedures, as shown in recent research on ED residents and their success rate at intubating, measured as a function of their total number of intubations (See Figure 1). This document will focus on the anatomical considerations and aspiration risk.

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