Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

Clinical Course The paramedic activated a “Code STEMI” alert and transported the patient nearly 50 miles to the closest tertiary medical center. 2 The astute paramedic recognized this possibility and announced a CODE STEMI. For instance: sepsis, bleeding, dehydration, hypoxia, and mild ACS. Look at the aortic outflow tract.

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EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Jeff: A 2014 study even showed an up to 80% reduction in the likelihood of developing DM2 postoperatively at the 7-year mark. overall, these surgeries are relatively safe with one 2014 review publishing a 10-17% overall complication rate and a perioperative 30 day mortality of less than 1%. Nachi: So we have a lot to cover!

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Pediatric EM Morsels

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In one ED study, ALL cases of missed travel-related illness did not have a documented travel history in their ED note , whereas 90% of the identified travel-related illnesses had a provider documented travel history (Greenky 2022) Those who are visiting friends and relatives (VFR) are typically at highest risk. 2014 Dec;31(6):678-87.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified. Home analgesia: Advise families at home to increase fluid intake to avoid dehydration (dehydration will prolong painful episodes). Rotavirus gastroenteritis and dehydration C.

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Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

original document created by author of post. Academic Press; 2014:39-64. paclitaxel, doxorubicin, cisplatin) high-risk monoclonal antibody treatments (i.e. Pictured below is an algorithm created for simpler visualization of diagnosis and treatment of TLS in the emergency department. References 1. Howard SC, Pui CH, Ribeiro RC.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

4,5 Of particular concern is the Sudanese conflict, which began in April 2023, and which has caused the largest internal displacement of a population in documented history. 92 Refugee patients with SAM, dehydration, or shock should be admitted for further management. 91 SAM may also be identified based on end-organ manifestations.

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