EMDocs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The disease is generally mild, but in untreated cases, it can lead to more severe outcomes, especially in patients with underlying conditions such as glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Even though the disease often resolves spontaneously, prompt antibiotic therapy is essential for optimal outcomes. and Sarah L.

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EMS Infectious Diseases Shock Airway Management 101

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Spinal Infection: According to the Infectious Disease Society of America’s (IDSA) 2015 guidelines for native vertebral osteomyelitis, CRP and ESR in the setting of protracted back pain have sensitivities ranging from 94 to 100% for ruling out infection and malignancy in these patients. Oncotarget. 2017 Dec 14;9(6):7204-7218.

Infectious Diseases 89

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

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 18, 2024

Clinical Infectious Diseases [Internet]. 2012 Mar 19 [cited 2023 Nov 30];55(1):33–41. Disease severity of Shiga toxin-producingE. coliO157 and factors influencing the development of typical haemolytic uraemic syndrome: a retrospective cohort study, 2009–2012. 2012 Jul 19 [cited 2023 Nov 30];345:e4565.

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Dehydration Infectious Diseases Seizures Pediatrics 59

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

13 Management: Dislocation As with all dislocation, early reduction improves outcomes. Infections For stable patients, obtain microbiologic samples prior to antibiotics (per the American Academy of Orthopedic surgery and The Infectious Diseases Society of America). 2012 Sep;3(3):107-20. 2015;97(17):1386-1397.

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EMS Dislocations Fractures Operations 94

EMDocs

OCTOBER 5, 2024

4 The incidence of ESBL-E identified in bacterial cultures in the United States increased by 53% from 2012 to 2017. 12 Complications Inadequate empiric therapy can lead to treatment delays and worse outcomes. Consider Infectious Disease consultation prior to any potential discharges. The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

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EMS Infectious Diseases Sepsis Hospitals 93

EB Medicine

JANUARY 2, 2019

With opportunities to improve outcomes for both the fetus and the mother, I’m confident that this episode will be worth your time. Nachi: For patient who have a threatened miscarriage in the first trimester, there is a 2-fold increased risk of subsequent maternal and fetal adverse outcomes.

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Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Infectious Diseases 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

We know that vaccination is key for protection, as there were 63 deaths in just one year before the vaccination was recommended in pregnancy in 2012. However, our true success is measured by how effectively we share knowledge, foster understanding, and improve patient outcomes. 2012 May 7;11(1):70 Berger et al. Pediatrics.

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Pediatrics Outcomes Blood Transfusions Sepsis 59