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REBEL Core Cast 123.0 – Posterior Epistaxis

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VS abnormalities can drive this as well Strongly consider reversal of AC (this will typically come after control) Stopping the Bleeding PPE: these things bleed like stink. Laryngoscope 2013; 123: 2928-9. Posterior epistaxis: clinical features and acute complications. Acad Emerg Med 1995; 25(5): 592-6.

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Chemical Burns

Mind The Bleep

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid secondary contamination. 2013 May;74(5):1363-6. Introduction Initial Assessment and Stabilization Ensure that the scene is safe for both the patient and the healthcare providers. Advanced trauma life support (ATLS®): the ninth edition. J Trauma Acute Care Surg.

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ToxCard: Chronic Organophosphate Toxicity

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Make sure to dispose of clothing appropriately and wear PPE to prevent personal exposure. Limit exposure with PPE if returning to the exposing environment. He was educated on wearing appropriate PPE or avoid his work environment altogether to reduce further low dose, high frequency organophosphate exposure. Published 2013 Dec 9.

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ToxCard: Acute Organophosphate Toxicity

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Decontamination and Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) This prevents ongoing exposure to the patient and ED staff. Dispose of clothing appropriately and wear PPE to prevent personal exposure. 2013; 6:524. Published 2013 Dec 9. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 51: 838, 2013. BMC Res Notes.