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EM Quick Hits 12 AFib Early vs Delayed Cardioversion, Snake Bites, Ovarian Torsion Myths, Crystal Meth, Aortic Dissection, Severe Asthma Meds

Emergency Medicine Cases

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Clinical Conundrums: How Long Should We Monitor After Giving IM Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis?

REBEL EM

How Long Should We Monitor After Giving IM Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis? Bottom Line Up Top: After prompt recognition and appropriate treatment with IM epinephrine, the risk of biphasic reactions are exceedingly low. At the time of discharge, appropriate patient education and prescriptions for IM epinephrine are essential.

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"Call HazMat Before Opening"

FOAMfrat

IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE NEEDS HELP, CALL 988 OR SEEK CARE AT A LOCAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. WE, AS EMS PROFESSIONALS, SHALL PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, APPROPRIATE CARE TO ALL PATIENTS. EMS must rely on the hazmat team to monitor the air and not rely on their sense of smell. Its mid-Monday morning on a crisp spring day.