Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Those at higher risk of hypocalcemia (vitamin D deficiency, ESRD, hyperparathyroidism, burns, multiple blood transfusions, etc.) 2010; 36: 2019-2029. Hypocalcemia can be hinted at through history or by hints such as a prolonged QTc on an ECG. may have greater severity of shock with increased mortality. 2007; 25: 309-331.

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Northwestern EM Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

This post will discuss a brief overview of hospital planning and operational setup with key elements of a disaster response from events that cause high numbers of blunt trauma, penetrating trauma, burns or crush injuries that may be seen following explosive events, mass shootings, or large scale motor vehicle collisions, to name a few.

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Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. Critical Care Medicine 38():p S26-S34, February 2010. | Notably, PCT is not elevated in noninfectious inflammatory conditions including most rheumatological diseases, gout, SLE, and IBD. N Engl J Med. 2023 Feb 2;388(5):439-452. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra2206346.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 5, 2024

Epub 2010 Oct 29. Central cord syndromes are from hyperextension, and you’ll see weakness that is greater in the upper as opposed to the lower extremities, and transient burning sensation of the hands and fingers. Factors associated with cervical spine injury in children after blunt trauma. Ann Emerg Med. 2011 Aug;58(2):145-55.

Fractures 52

Fractures Pediatrics Radiology Radiology 52

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

APRIL 1, 2017

11 Beware the “double-ring” sign: this is a button battery13 This is an emergency: the electrolyte-rich mucosa conducts a focal current from the narrow negative terminal of the battery, rapidly causing burn, necrosis, and possibly perforation. Coin en face – in the esophagus – lodged at the thoracic inlet.12 Emergent removal is required.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Assessing and managing children’s pain can be challenging, because they may not exhibit typically recognized signs and symptoms ( Srouji 2010 ). The Baker-Wong FACES Pain Rating scale ( Figure 1 ) was developed with feedback from children and has been validated for use in those 3 years of age and older ( Keck 1996 , Tomlinson 2010 ).

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Downeast Emergency Medicine

MARCH 24, 2021

Jones and Bartlett Publishers; 2010. Sudbury, Mass.: Chapter Link ] Brady K: Acute gastroenteritis: evidence-based management of pediatric patients. Pediatr Emerg Med Pract 2018, 15(2):1-25. Pubmed ] Ludwig S, Shah SS: Symptom-based diagnosis in pediatrics, Second edition.

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ACEP Now

APRIL 5, 2024

Antoinette Burns was the twelfth victim, a 14-year-old girl without any evidence of cocaine consumption at all. Charles Wetli of the University of Miami had conducted autopsies that he said, “conclusively showed that they have not been murdered.” 3,4 Dr. In a comprehensive review of the history of this term, Bhatia, et al.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

21 Case: A 40-year-old male presents to the ED with a burning epigastric pain that has been worsening over the past week. Pain can be gnawing, aching, burning, and located in the upper abdomen. Prevalence and treatment of pain in EDs in the United States, 2000 to 2010. Pain can be improved or exacerbated with meals.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

2010 Jun;17(6):583-8. Current status of emergency treatment of chemical eye burns in workplaces. Int J Emerg Med. 2011 Sep 9;4:58. Bailey B, Gravel J, Goldman RD, Friedman JN, Parkin PC. External validation of the clinical dehydration scale for children with acute gastroenteritis. Acad Emerg Med. Arch Dis Child. J Wound Care.

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Sensible Medicine

MARCH 1, 2025

A 2020 analysis found that academic researchers contributed to 37% of cancer medicines discovered from 2010-2019 and 29% of antiviral drugs such as for HIV and hepatic cancers. It is hard not to conclude that these changes were a slash and burn operation or, more aptly, an operation to remove a nose to spite a face. trillion and 6.5

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