EMDocs

APRIL 27, 2024

Infectious diseases , 4 (1), 34–39. Infectious diseases, 4(1), 34–39. and Staphylococcus spp. 2 F ungal involvement (usually Aspergillus fumigatus ), especially in immunocompromised patients. Rosh Review Website Link Additional FOAM Resources: [link] [link] [link] [link] References: Rubin Grandis, J., Branstetter, B.

EMS 105

EMS Infectious Diseases Radiology Radiology 105

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The LP is now a standard procedure and in 2010 well over 135,000 LPs were performed in Emergency Departments throughout the US (3). As may be seen in the table below, there are several themes as well a range of stringency. Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases , 45 (9), 657–663. WHO - Who Needs an LP in the ED?

Infectious Diseases 97

Infectious Diseases Seizures Ultrasounds Sepsis 97

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

As the name would suggest, inflammatory markers are biological markers of, well, inflammation. Bacterial Meningitis: IDSA guidelines for 2004 report that a normal CRP value has a high negative predictive value for bacterial meningitis, but sensitivities and specificities vary between studies [35]. J Arthroplasty. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.09.070.

Infectious Diseases 89

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

RebelEM

MAY 15, 2024

The loss of these cells leads to immunosuppression as well as decreased responsiveness of the immune system as a whole Patients with neutropenia will not only get very sick very quickly, but also will have blunted immune response and may not localize signs of infection well Fever or malaise may be their only presenting symptoms.

Infectious Diseases 101

Infectious Diseases Administration Sepsis Anaphylaxis 101

Pediatric EM Morsels

APRIL 5, 2024

Jensenius 2004) Let’s take a moment to review Tickborne Illnesses and International Travel : Tickborne Illnesses and Major Rickettsial Diseases: Basics Most of these illnesses are acquired from exposure to a rural area during travels including camping, hiking, safaris, and livestock.

CDC 164

CDC Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Shock 164

EB Medicine

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Jeff: The information contained in this article comes from articles found on pubmed, the cochrane database, center for disease control, and the world health organization. Additionally, guidelines were reviewed from the american college of emergency physicians, infectious disease society of america, and the american academy of pediatrics.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department CDC Infectious Diseases EMS 40