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Diagnostics: Inflammatory Markers

Taming the SRU

Spinal Infection: According to the Infectious Disease Society of America’s (IDSA) 2015 guidelines for native vertebral osteomyelitis, CRP and ESR in the setting of protracted back pain have sensitivities ranging from 94 to 100% for ruling out infection and malignancy in these patients. 2005 Nov;6(11):1045-56. doi: 10.1631/jzus.2005.B1045.

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Symptomatic Bradycardia: Considering the Differential Diagnosis

Northwestern EM Blog

Myocardial Infarction Medication Sinus node dysfunction Infectious Disease Hypothermia Metabolic Abnormalities (hypothyroidism, hyperkalemia, ect.) Operational definition of normal sinus heart rate. Bishop, R. L., & Rifkin, R. The American Journal of Cardiology , 69 (14), 1245–1246. link] UpToDate. Www.uptodate.com.

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EM@3AM: Total Hip Arthroplasty Complications

EMDocs

4 Pain is the most common reason for presentation in the early post operative period. 5 Highest risk of dislocation early in the post operative course due to laxity of the soft tissue after surgery. 6 Hip flexion or adduction in the early post-operative period can cause atraumatic dislocations (typically avoided for 6 weeks post-op).

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Episode 24 - First Trimester Pregnancy Emergencies: Recognition and Management

EB Medicine

Jeff: Perhaps most importantly, no history or physical alone can rule in or out an ectopic pregnancy, for that you’ll need testing and imaging or operative findings. Jeff: And this recommendation comes from the 2005 IDSA guidelines. Nachi: And that’s a perfect segue into our next section - diagnostic studies.

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Upper Limb Arterial and Nerve Injuries: An Introductory Guide

Mind The Bleep

7) Allergies Social History Hand dominance Profession and hobbies Could influence the operation performed in cases where the restoration of hand function is vitally important e.g. in musicians; or where speed of recovery and need to return to work take precedence. The incidence and management of peripheral nerve injury in England (2005-2020).