RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

These chemicals can recruit other cells, like eosinophils, and may lead to anaphylaxis. Features Urticaria and pruritis Rapid onset (1-2 hours) IgE Dependent (Type I Hypersensitivity) Reactions An allergen cross-links two or more IgE molecules on mast cells or basophils and initiates a signal cascade leading to degranulation.

Allergic Reactions 105

Allergic Reactions Airway Management Anaphylaxis Emergency Department 105

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 20, 2024

The American Academy of Pediatrics ( AAP ) released guidelines for the management of febrile infants and children 2 to 24 months back in 2011 [2]. UTIs are one of the most common bacterial infections in childhood that we see in the emergency department [1].

Pediatrics 75

Pediatrics Anaphylaxis Emergency Department Outcomes 75

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Anaphylaxis and angioedema have been reported, primarily with exendin-based therapies such as exenatide and lixisenatide. 2011 Aug 02;108(3 Suppl):33B-41B. 2011;(203):53-74. Hypersensitivity/dermatologic: GLP-1 agonists are synthetic peptides; may lead to antibody formation and allergic reaction/injection site reaction.

Allergic Reactions 98

Allergic Reactions Anaphylaxis Dehydration Wellness 98

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

DISCUSSION Epidemiology and Background Rivaroxaban, along with other direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), has become a mainstay of treatment for pro-thrombotic conditions since 2011. [1] The patient is agitated on a backboard with C-collar in place. Rivaroxaban versus warfarin in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. N Engl J Med. Samana, MM.

Administration 80

Administration Fractures Anaphylaxis Head Injuries 80

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2016

If so, treat the cause – perhaps this is a distributive problem due to anaphylaxis. 2011; Apr 26;123(16):1788-830. 2011; 39:450. After assessing the heart rate, optimizing volume status, evaluating contractility, is the cause of the shock peripheral vasodilation? Treat with epinephrine. Circulation. Levy B et al. Crit Care Med.

Shock 40

Shock Sepsis Pediatrics Ultrasounds 40

RebelEM

MAY 15, 2024

2011 Jun;153(6):773-9. Epub 2011 Apr 22 Coyne CJ, Le V, Brennan JJ, Castillo EM, Shatsky RA, Ferran K, Brodine S, Vilke GM. Clinical practice guideline for the use of antimicrobial agents in neutropenic patients with cancer: 2010 update by the infectious diseases society of america, Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2011, 52(4):e56-93.

Infectious Diseases 101

Infectious Diseases Administration Sepsis Anaphylaxis 101

Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

for detecting major injuries Abnormal CXR Rapid deceleration mechanism Presence of a distracting injury Chest wall tenderness Sternal/thoracic spine/scapular tenderness There are limited decision-making rules for thoracic spine imaging Yet a study (Inaba et al., 2015) reported a sensitivity of 98.9%

Sepsis 95

Sepsis Fractures Documentation/Coding Administration 95