EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

On arrival to the ED, her blood pressure is 84/36 mmHg with a heart rate of 110 beats per minute. 3,4 Prompt recognition and management of sepsis and septic shock are paramount for the ED clinician. 8,9 Recently, monocyte distribution width (MDW) has shown promise in a large meta-analysis as a useful screening tool in the ED.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 9, 2024

Neonates presenting to the Emergency Department often cause a lot of uncertainty. Let’s review how Congenital Syphilis may present to our Emergency Departments: Congenital Syphilis : Basics Occurs when the spirochete Treponema pallidum is transmitted from mother to fetus. Is this scalp swelling normal?

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

All you know, back in ED, is that the ETA is 10 minutes, and there is a single stab wound to the chest. The ODP is caught up leaving theatres and has not yet made it down to ED. The trauma call goes out. You will be running the show today, and you want to use your preparation time well. to −0.5%]; P  = 0.03.). to −0.5%]; P  = 0.03.).

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ACEP Now

APRIL 5, 2024

2 TTP often presents abruptly, and most patients that develop it first visit the emergency department (ED) as their symptoms worsen. It is thus imperative that emergency physicians be able to recognize and properly treat this disease, especially in the absence of its classical presentation. 1 Dr. J Emerg Med.

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

DEG is rapidly absorbed when ingested and can reach peak plasma and brain tissue concentrations within four hours of ingestion. 2 Laboratory assays for DEG are not widely available and have long turn-around-times, thus have limited utility in diagnosis in the emergency department. Schier, Capt. Nelson, et al. McGraw Hill, 2019.

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EMDocs

JUNE 12, 2024

Two randomized controlled trials by Moore et al found that prehospital plasma administration in trauma patients is associated with hypoCa (53% vs 36%). How does this impact what you do in the ED? Ionised calcium levels in major trauma patients who received blood in the Emergency Department. Emerg Med J.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Fresh frozen plasma, or FFP, should only be given to cirrhotic patients as part of the massive transfusion protocol in cases of profound hypotension, as “patients with cirrhosis rarely have true enzymatic hypocoagulability, and FFP may worsen bleeding due to over-resuscitation and dilution of coagulation factors.” Acad Emerg Med.

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FOAMfrat

AUGUST 15, 2024

Moreover, LTOWB also allows us to administer platelets and plasma, in addition to red cells, to promote clotting and homeostasis. If you don't have access to LTOWB and are administering component therapies such as PRBCs or plasma, this is still incredible and I highly encourage it! Linden JV, Bianco C, eds. Transfusion.

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ACEP Now

APRIL 2, 2024

An 18-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Before arriving at our ED, the patient sought care at an urgent care clinic, where she was prescribed ondansetron without improvement. Ann Emerg Med. 1994;23(5):1116-8. 2018;1095:112–118.

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EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

The nuances of fracture patterns and delineating mechanically unstable pelvic fractures from stable ones is less important to the ED. This is less critical in ED management of the unstable pelvic fracture, as the optimal site for identification of rectal or vaginal tears is the operating room.

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EMDocs

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Treatment requiresaggressive anticoagulation, glucocorticoids, plasma exchange, and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)(27). PMID 37827694 The post Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: ED presentations, evaluation, and management appeared first on emDOCs.net - Emergency Medicine Education. anticoagulation and blood pressure control).

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ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A 33-year-old male with a history of drug use presented to the emergency department (ED) for extreme agitation after receiving two doses of 2 mg naloxone by EMS for respiratory depression. If available, an in-house ED pharmacist is an incredible resource for guidance when there are questions regarding pharmacologic management.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 24, 2025

Later phase : As plasma levels fall, vasoconstriction decreases. How is Dexmedetomidine used in the ED? A recent REPEM survey across Europe found that up to 10% of Emergency Departments use Dexmed for procedural sedation in children. Dexmed then reduces sympathetic outflow, which can lead to hypotension.

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EMDocs

JUNE 14, 2023

These are send-out labs with turn-around times that make them unlikely to affect the ED course. This prevents ongoing exposure to the patient and ED staff. In: Mattu A and Swadron S, ed. Parenteral organophosphorus poisoning in a rural emergency department: a case report. Pesticides and Cholinergics. CorePendium.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

On arrival to the ED the patient’s initial vital signs are temperature 38.5C, BP 102/48, HR 106, RR 20. Antidote : Deferoxamine is a chelating agent derived from Streptomyces pilosus ; binds free iron from plasma and iron inside of cells. Coagulopathy: Parenteral vitamin K and/or fresh frozen plasma (FFP) as clinically indicated.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 22, 2025

In the ED, he develops recurrent respiratory depression and hypoxia to 80%. Is there an ideal observation period in the emergency department after reversal with naloxone? How long should they stay in the ED? Acad Emerg Med. Ann Emerg Med. When should a naloxone infusion be considered? J Med Toxicol.

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EMDocs

JUNE 7, 2023

F, HR 48, RR 28, BP 104/62, SPO2 88% on non-rebreather mask The patient’s friend who brought her to the ED tells you the patient made suicidal statements earlier in the day and was found in her yard shed. These are send-out labs with turn-around times that make them unlikely to affect the ED course or guide treatment. BMC Res Notes.

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EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

Louis) // Reviewed by: Joshua Lowe, MD (EM Staff Physician, USAF); Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case A 25-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) in Uganda with acute encephalopathy. How is this condition diagnosed and treated in the ED? Kirk M, ed. Trop Med Infect Dis.

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Core EM

JANUARY 16, 2025

While this guide isnt exhaustive, its designed by residents, for residents, to provide practical tips and foundational knowledge thats crucial in the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of the ED. Introduction Airway management is a critical ED skill to master. Figure 7: (modified from Tanoubi 2009).

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Emergency Medicine Ireland

MARCH 4, 2021

GBS is a clinically important diagnosis for both the emergency department and the ICU. GBS is a clinically important diagnosis for both the emergency department and the ICU. The ED diagnosis is much more of a challenge as they present often before the textbook findings are there.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

SCD, therefore, is not only a mechanical disease but there are also many other cellular and plasma factors as well as endothelial interaction that generate chronic inflammation. Haematology specialist clinics are key to manage the chronic side of the disease, while ED doctors should be able to act rapidly on the common acute emergencies.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

ED Evaluation Transport to the ED from the refugee reception center takes 1 hour. Labs Laboratory workup in the ED is notable for a leukocytosis of 41,000/L, hemoglobin of 6.5 She is sent to the medical ward after three days in the ED with the diagnoses of resolving septic shock, severe malaria, and AKI.

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