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PEM Currents – Agitation in Children – Episode 2: Non-Pharmacologic Management

EMDocs

Patients may be brought to hospital by police under restraint (e.g. and don PPE (ie gloves, gowns and face-masks, Kevlar sleeves) Calmly explain to the patient that restraints are being applied to ensure the safety of the patient and others. 2007 Oct;14(5):265-8. Allocate roles and state plan of action in an initial huddle.

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Episode 23 - Influenza Diagnosis and Management in the Emergency Department

EB Medicine

They also estimate that an epidemic is responsible for 3 million hospitalized days and 31 million outpatient visits each year. Not surprisingly, H3N2 dominant seasons are currently associated with the highest rates of influenza cases, hospitalizations, and death. In 2007-2008, an oseltamivir-resistant H1N1 strain emerged globally.