Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Due to its extremely high morbidity and mortality as well as high healthcare costs, the prompt recognition, diagnosis and resuscitation of shock is key. To reverse these effects as well as refractory hypotension, hydrocortisone is the preferred agent due to both its glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid properties. 2007; 25: 309-331.

Anaphylaxis 52

Anaphylaxis Shock Sepsis Resuscitation 52

RebelEM

JANUARY 23, 2023

antibiotics, NSAIDs) Acute urticaria with angioedema or anaphylaxis provided that urticaria was still present after initial treatment and alleviation of anaphylaxis symptoms. Exclusion: Presented with acute anaphylaxis, and their acute anaphylactic symptoms had not yet been treated. 2007 Jul-Aug;28(4):418-26. Ledford, D.

Allergic Reactions 52

Allergic Reactions Anaphylaxis Emergency Department Urgent Care 52

Taming the SRU

APRIL 17, 2023

Thankfully, some of the more common and/or dangerous plant poisonings have been well-categorized, and are summarized below. Anaphylaxis, hypoglycemia, cardiotoxicity, and neurotoxicity can all be seen following exposure to poisonous plants. Deadly Nightshade and Jimson Weed are well known among the poisonous plants. 2007.02.013.

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Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Anaphylaxis Pediatrics 52

Broome Docs

JANUARY 27, 2025

PMID: 39578750 Bottom line: This is a well done observational study that demonstrates an association between cell phone use and disposition to home, but I think the complexity really highlights the difficulty of making strong conclusions from observational data, and I cant imagine that this data is at all helpful clinically. Int J Emerg Med.

Sepsis 101

Sepsis Anaphylaxis Hospitals Ultrasounds 101