EMDocs

JANUARY 25, 2025

PCP Pneumonia, Sepsis) can be discharged with initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy in consultation with Infectious Disease (ID) physician with full ID evaluation outpatient. A 45-year-old outdoor enthusiast presents to the emergency department with fever, headache, myalgias, and malaise. No rash is identified.

EMS 95

EMS Infectious Diseases Allergic Reactions Fluid Resuscitation 95

Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Diarrhea is one of the most common complaints in the pediatric emergency department, especially in the summer and early fall. 2010 May;49(5):418-21. Epub 2010 Jan 13. Predicting Adverse Outcomes for Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Infections in Emergency Departments. Clin Pediatr (Phila). Bergmann, K.,

Pediatrics 164

Pediatrics Ultrasounds Dehydration Emergency Department 164

RebelEM

AUGUST 30, 2023

cases per 100,000 people ( Zimmerli 2010 ) More common in males with M:F of 3:1 Rate is also increasing due to increased number of spinal procedures Typically affects adults, with most cases occurring in patients over 50 years old. The degree of elevation does not predict disease severity. Orthopedic Emergencies 2015 May; 33(2) 311-26.

Infectious Diseases 100

Infectious Diseases Fractures Radiology Radiology 100

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The LP is now a standard procedure and in 2010 well over 135,000 LPs were performed in Emergency Departments throughout the US (3). Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases , 45 (9), 657–663. WHO - Who Needs an LP in the ED? Patients with concern for infection (i.e., Glimåker, M., Johansson, B., Ericsson, M.,

Infectious Diseases 97

Infectious Diseases Seizures Ultrasounds Sepsis 97

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

While PCT may be more specific for bacterial infections, it is flawed by still being rather non-specific and is not validated as a stand-alone diagnostic criteria for infection in the setting of the emergency department. In 7 studies with 4164 patients, PCT with a cut-off > 0.1 ng/mL (strongly recommended against antibiotics), 0.1-0.25

Infectious Diseases 89

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 89

ALiEM

MAY 13, 2024

Case Introduction: Child with abdominal pain Wendy is a 7-year-old girl who comes into the emergency department with redness, swelling, and pain on her left calf. Point-of-Care Ultrasound on Management of Cellulitis Versus Local Angioedema in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatr Emerg Care. J Emerg Med.

Ultrasounds 64

Ultrasounds Pediatrics Emergency Department Wellness 64

RebelEM

MAY 15, 2024

Read More: Infectious Disease Society of America 2010 Clinical Practice Guidelines Life in the Fast Lane: Febrile Neutropaenia Uptodate: overview of neutropenic fever syndromes EMRAP: Risk stratification of neutropenic fever MDCalc: MASCC Score MDCalc: CISNE Score References: Ahn S, Rice TW, Yeung SJ, Cooksley T. Ann Emerg Med.

Infectious Diseases 101

Infectious Diseases Administration Sepsis Anaphylaxis 101