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EM@3AM: Leukopenia

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Well keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby; 2006:384-418. Available from: [link] The post EM@3AM: Leukopenia appeared first on emDOCs.net - Emergency Medicine Education. link] Ziessman HA, O’Malley JP, Thrall JH. Infection and Inflammation. Nuclear Medicine. In: Temesgen Z, ed.

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Rebaked Morsel: Pediatric Buckle and Greenstick Forearm Fractures

Pediatric EM Morsels

Plint, 2006. The post Rebaked Morsel: Pediatric Buckle and Greenstick Forearm Fractures appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Buckle Fractures: Evolving literature Multiple prospective studies have been performed using single posterior slabs, splints, braces and soft bulky bandages (Davidson, 2001. West, 2005. J Bone Joint Surg Br.

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Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Horan, 2006 ] Anatomy of the PTF Joint [ Cunningham, 2019 ] The PTF joint is a synovial joint between the lateral condyle of the tibia and the head of the fibula. Mechanism of dislocation : [ Horan, 2006 ] Typically, the injury occurs when: The Knee is in Flexion and The Foot is rotated and plantar flexed. 2006 May;23(5):e33.

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Perichondritis of the Ear in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

This is the 601st Ped EM Morsel ! 2006 Dec;22(12):804-6. The post Perichondritis of the Ear in Children appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Having authored 575 ( well, now 576 ) of them, I am often quite convinced that there are no new topics to discuss. Stewart GM, Thorp A, Brown L. Pediatr Emerg Care. doi: 10.1097/01.pec.0000248687.96433.63.

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Annals of B Pod: Social EM Corner- Suicide Related Behaviors

Taming the SRU

PATIENT PRESENTATION A young woman with a past medical history of major depressive disorder presented to the emergency room via EMS for a report of intentional ingestion of an unknown substance. EMS reported that she was vomiting profusely on their arrival to the scene but during transport became increasingly lethargic.

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The Modified Valsalva Maneuver: Practical Treatment or Pointless Trick?

RebelEM

Generally, adenosine has a favorable safety profile, with mostly minor side effects (Holdgate 2006). These rates are significantly lower than those in other research (Holdgate 2006). Additionally, robust evidence supports using calcium channel blockers, which may have a more favorable side effect profile (Holdgate 2006).

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Glasgow Coma Scale in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

We had just received a young child from EMS who was post-ictal with decreased mentation. 2006 May;34(5):379-87. The post Glasgow Coma Scale in Children appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. In emergency medicine, we often use illness scripts and protocols to help drive our decision-making. Less than 8, intubate! 2005.10.012.