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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FOAMfrat

DECEMBER 26, 2024

IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE NEEDS HELP, CALL 988 OR SEEK CARE AT A LOCAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. TRIGGER WARNING: TOPICS OF SUICIDE MAY BE HARD FOR SOME PEOPLE TO READ ABOUT. THIS ARTICLE IS COVERING THE MEDICAL ASPECTS OF CHEMICAL SUICIDES. REMEMBER, IF YOU ARE TREATING A SUICIDE ATTEMPT SURVIVOR, DO NOT PASS JUDGMENT.

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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. Each article will take a deeper dive into each recommendation’s supporting evidence and practical implications. She has had two days of coryzal symptoms and fever. What is the evidence for avoiding imaging?

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EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

12 How do we address these disparities in the emergency department? You may be more familiar with the term “limited English proficiency” (LEP), defined as: someone who does not speak English as their primary language and has a limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English.

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REBEL EM

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A naphylaxis – Emergency Medicine Updates 2. Incidence of clinically important biphasic reactions in emergency department patients with allergic reactions or anaphylaxis. Annals of Emergency Medicine 2014 Jun;63(6):736-44 Lee S, Bellolio F, Hess E, Erwin P, Murad M, Campbell R. His vital signs are normal.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

Smith comment: Go here for a comprehensive blog post on syncope and link to the most detailed version of the Canadian Syncope Rule: Emergency Department Syncope Workup. To EMPHASIZE: What follows are advanced concepts that extend well beyond what is needed for appropriate emergency management of today's patient.

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Emergency Medicine Education

AUGUST 10, 2024

Biphasic anaphylaxis: A review of the literature and implications for emergency management Corticosteroids in management of anaphylaxis; a systematic review of evidence

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