PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The sodium, calcium, and potassium can be checked in settings with access to rapid point-of-care testing. 2000; 55(5):616-623. Electrolytes Think about hyponatremia or hypernatremia (especially at <125 or >160, respectively), hypocalcemia, hypo/hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, or hypophosphatemia.

Seizures 52

Seizures Pediatrics Point-of-Care Testing Wellness 52

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Significantly elevated CRP (>122mg/L) and PCT (>0.5ng/mL) levels are predictors of bad outcomes, and are useful for tracking therapy progress, but are not specific enough to rule-in infectious endocarditis [38-39]. Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care tests in acute community-acquired lower respiratory tract infections.

Infectious Diseases 88

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 88

EB Medicine

JANUARY 2, 2019

With opportunities to improve outcomes for both the fetus and the mother, I’m confident that this episode will be worth your time. Nachi: For patient who have a threatened miscarriage in the first trimester, there is a 2-fold increased risk of subsequent maternal and fetal adverse outcomes. Gadolinium should always be avoided.

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Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Infectious Diseases 40