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Paediatric Neck Lumps

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Neck lumps are a common presenting complaint to the paediatric emergency department with many aetiologies, sometimes resulting in a diagnostic conundrum. Thorough history taking and detailed examination can aid in diagnosis. Causes of paediatric neck lumps can be broadly divided into three categories – congenital , inflammatory and neoplastic.

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Lab case 427 interpretation

EMergucate

Question 1 answer PH = 7.236, that is moderate acidaemia HCO3 = 12.5 mmol/L. So we have metabolic acidosis. Next we need to calculate the compensation and the the anion gap.

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Diagnostic imaging during pregnancy and lactation

First 10 EM

When caring for pregnant women, I frequently find myself searching for information on radiation risks from diagnostic imaging, to help guide our shared decision making process, so I decided to create a summary in a spot I would always know where to find it. I have ranted in the past about the many problems with […] The post Diagnostic imaging during pregnancy and lactation appeared first on First10EM.

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UK-REBOA on Trial: Innovative or Over-Inflated?

REBEL EM

Background: Hemmorhage is a major cause of preventable death in trauma patients. Early expeditious definitive hemorrhage control is a major focus in trauma resuscitation. Patients with torso hemorrhage present a clinical conundrum often requiring interventional radiology or surgery, both of which take time to mobilize. Theoretically, the use of REBOA with aortic occlusion should help limit hemorrhage, maintain cerebral/myocardial perfusion, and allow more time for interventional and surgical pro

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Guideline Update: Acute Lower GI Bleeding

EMDocs

Author: Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) // Reviewed by Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK) The American College of Gastroenterology recently released updated guidelines for managing patients with lower GI bleeding (LGIB). This post will provide the major takeaways for emergency clinicians. Background Acute LGIB results in over 100,000 admissions in the U.S. annually, and the incidence appears to be increasing based on current literature.

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Making Technology Work for You Instead of Against You

Pulsara

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article originally appeared on FireRescue1.com. Special thanks to our guest author, Courtney Levin , for FireRescue1 BrandFocus Staff. This platform helps ensure consistent and reliable communication when it matters most Think about the last 10 conversations you had with someone who wasn’t standing right next to you. There’s a pretty good chance you communicated through text, FaceTime, social media messaging or even a good old-fashioned phone call.

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Rosh Review EM Scholar Monthly Question

REBEL EM

A 35-year-old woman presents with 4 days of headache, nasal congestion, ear pain, and mild sore throat. She has been taking an over-the-counter medication for her symptoms, but it doesn’t do anything for her. According to recent FDA news, which medication has she likely been taking? Diphenhydramine Oxymetazoline Phenylephrine Pseudoephedrine FOR THE RIGHT ANSWER CLICK ON THE ROSH REVIEW LOGO BELOW References De Sutter AI, Eriksson L, van Driel ML.

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