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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

In this EM Quick Hits podcast we have Paul Dorion on immediate cardioversion vs rate control/delayed cardioversion for atrial fibrillation, Justin Morgenstern & Justin Hensley on emergency management of snake bites, Brit Long on reliability of clinical features in the diagnosis of ovarian torsion, Michelle Klaiman on emergency management of crystal (..)

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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

Some key things to look out for from (Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), 2018) and (Bohrer, 2015): Presence of notes/warnings Tape along the door seals and windows of all entrances except the drivers side; the interior of the drivers side may also be taped. 2014, 04 11). 2018, 05 21).

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Extreme Bradycardia: a Case-Based Lesson in Pacing

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Chronotropic support with Isoproterenol, Epinephrine, or Dopamine to increase ventricular escape rate. Treat hyperkalemia or drug toxicity 2. Treat ischemia (Cath lab) 3. Magnet application if no pacer spikes. External pacing 5. Transvenous pacing 6.