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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 100: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 1

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Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS) Underestimates alveolar hypoxemia. National Acute Chest Syndrome Study Group [published correction appears in N Engl J Med 2000 Sep 14;343(11):824]. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. Everyone needs atypical coverage.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 101: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 2

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Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS). Blood transfusion Reduces the overall proportion of HbS. National Acute Chest Syndrome Study Group [published correction appears in N Engl J Med 2000 Sep 14;343(11):824]. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C.