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Rebaked: Inborn Errors of Metabolism presenting in the ED

Pediatric EM Morsels

Let’s consider Inborn Errors of Metabolism Presenting in the ED : Inborn Errors of Metabolism: Basics Common Presentations, Uncommon Kiddos For the child with lethargy, vomiting, acidosis, hypoglycemia , organomegaly, or cardiopulmonary arrest remember to consider Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) on your DDx. Samantha A.

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Podcast 185.0: Anticoagulation Reversal

Core EM

How and when to reverse anticoagulation in the bleeding EM patient. Comparison between Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (PCC) and Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) for the Urgent Reversal of Warfarin in Patients with Mechanical Heart Valves in a Tertiary Care Cardiac Center. Iran J Pharm Res. 2015;14(3):877-885.

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SGEM#368: Just A Normal Saline Day in the ICU – The PLUS Study

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Case: A 62-year-old man is brought in by EMS from home with lethargy and hypotension. sodium chloride), and balanced crystalloid solutions, meaning those with a chloride composition closer to plasma such as lactated ringer’s or Plasma Lyte 148. Early work suggested potential harm from 0.9% We reviewed that last time on SGEM#347.

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Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis in Children and Adolescents

Pediatric EM Morsels

It is commonly missed during the first few ED visits. First line therapies for anti-NMBDA receptor encephalitis consists of… High dose steroids , IVIG, and PLEX – Therapeutic plasma exchange Only 50% of patient’s respond, and will require second line therapies such as Rituximab. Moral of the Morsel It’s NOT always psych!

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ToxCard: Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity

EMDocs

Authors: Alex Rogers, MD (EM Resident Physician, Christus Spohn/Texas A&M University School of Medicine, Corpus Christi, TX); J.D. These medications are a vital tool in the care of ED patients, from simple local analgesia for a laceration repair to regional analgesia for painful procedures. lidocaine) or an ester (e.g.,

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Congenital Syphilis

Pediatric EM Morsels

Congenital Syphilis may still occur in patients presenting to your ED! The post Congenital Syphilis appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Can identify T. pallidum before antibodies against it can be detected. > 4 weeks of age : Aqueous crystalline penicillin G 50,000 Units/kg IV every 6 hours Treat for 10-14 days. Emerg Radiol.

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Ep 152 The 7 Ts of Massive Hemorrhage Protocols

Emergency Medicine Cases

Why is serum calcium important to draw in the ED for the patient who is exsanguinating? If someone is on anti-platelets or anticoagulants what is the best strategy to ensure the docs in the ED know what to give and how much? What should be the lab resuscitation targets? How do we mitigate the risk of hypothermia? When and how much TXA?

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