Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. 2003 Jun;111(12):1805-12. 2003 Jul;112(2):299. 2003 Jun;111(12):1805-12. 2003 Jul;112(2):299. Notably, PCT is not elevated in noninfectious inflammatory conditions including most rheumatological diseases, gout, SLE, and IBD.

Infectious Diseases 89

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 89

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Increased demand may be temporary, such as in burns, s/p cardiac surgery, or ay prolonged recovery. Clin Chest Med 24 (2003) 473– 487 G-tubes are placed for one of three reasons: insufficient intake, increased demand, or increased loss. Insufficient intake may be due to anatomical problems, prematurity, or failure to thrive.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Fractures Resuscitation Burns 40

EMDocs

JULY 15, 2023

She has had pruritus and swelling to the site accompanied by a painful burning sensation and a couple “painful knots” on her right inguinal region. She denies any prior history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT, IV drug use, or any history of vascular surgeries to the lower extremities. Rosh Review Website Link References Bonnetblanc, J.-M.,

EMS 84

EMS Infectious Diseases Shock Ultrasounds 84

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Children have long suffered from an under-treatment of their pain, due both to our incomplete acknowledgement of their pain and our fear of treatment ( Howard 2003 ). Pediatric burns should be assessed carefully and treated aggressively. Minor burns can be treated topically and with oral medications. 2003 Nov 12;290(18):2464-9.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This time, it was the GBD authors who were the witches burned at the stake. The notion that tobacco smoking causes lung cancer was vigorously opposed by Sir Ronald Fisher, perhaps the most famous statistician, because of inconsistencies in the data supporting that hypothesis. With COVID, the Semmelweis Effect was in full force.

Sepsis 145

Sepsis CDC Burns Academics 145