Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 28, 2023

One final option is emergent transfer, prior to intubation, to a centre that has ECMO on standby. Children who have a malignant tumour may require chemotherapy or radiotherapy, though, significant destruction of tumour cells may cause tumour lysis syndrome and complicate diagnosis – this management should be guided by the oncology team.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

1 percent of tracheostomies. 7,8 The significance of this is clear: bronchoscopy or angiography may not suffice to make the diagnosis in the emergency setting. 9 There may be no time in which to perform a CT scan, and as noted above, CTA and laryngoscopy may show no remarkable findings of fistula.

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EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

1 However, we recognize that many patients prefer to speak a language other than English regardless of their English proficiency, and this does not indicate a deficiency. 9 Less likely to be satisfied with their care and have a lower understanding of their discharge instructions. 11 Unlikely to receive language assistance.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The parents of 18-month-old Susie brought her to the Emergency Department after she had a seizure at home. When considering tumours, 37 observation studies involving 2661 children found that 3% (95% CI 1-7%) had tumours. Her parents ask you whether any blood tests or brain scans are needed What do the guidelines say?

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AAEM RSA

DECEMBER 3, 2020

1 His description of cases of life-threatening infections in the perineal, genital or perianal regions were thought to be idiopathic in previously healthy men. 3-5 Fournier gangrene is a type of necrotizing soft tissue infection, which can be categorized into four types based on the infectious organism involved and other features (Table 1).

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