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EM@3AM: Amniotic Fluid Embolism

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We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. According to EMS, she was in labor at home and delivered the newborn shortly after they had loaded her into the ambulance. Romero (2009). The post EM@3AM: Amniotic Fluid Embolism appeared first on emDOCs.net - Emergency Medicine Education. link] j.ajog.2016.03.012

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Low Risk Intra-Abdominal Trauma: Rebaked Morsel

Pediatric EM Morsels

Evaluation of unintentional injury and trauma is one of the hallmarks of the EM and PEM physician. In 2009, more than 9,000 children died from accidental injuries. Low Risk Inta-Adbominal Trauma: Just Light ‘Em Up? The post Low Risk Intra-Abdominal Trauma: Rebaked Morsel appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels.

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Unstable Pelvic Trauma Patient: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management

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Her initial vital signs are blood pressure 76/54 mmHg, heart rate 128 bpm, temperature 37.0˚ What is the EM physician’s role in the stabilization of unstable pelvic injuries? If a pelvic binder was placed by EMS, inquire whether this was placed empirically or if mechanical pelvic instability was already elicited. doi:10.1097/TA.0b013e3182ab0cde