PHEM Cast

MARCH 17, 2016

References Wilmalasena Y, Burns B, Reid C, Ware S., 2015; 65(4): 371-376. video cast from Emergency Medicine colleagues in the States discussing and demonstrating techniques for optimal bag-valve-mask ventilation. Annals of Emergency Medicine. Weingart SD, Levitan RM. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2012; 59(3): 165-175.

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Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

As the name would suggest, inflammatory markers are biological markers of, well, inflammation. However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. They are used clinically to detect pathological inflammation or measure response to treatment [1-2].

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Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Journals reviewed were Archives of Disease in Childhood, BMJ Emergency Medicine, and the Lancet Adolescent and Child Health; as well as published studies by the Paediatric Emergency Research in the UK and Ireland (PERUKI) Network. Practice resource summary: September 2015 [Internet]. 2015 [cited 2022 Nov 17]. J Gen Intern Med.

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Mind The Bleep

AUGUST 18, 2024

They commonly present with a ‘flattened cheekbone’ and can involve orbital rim as well. Examination Use a systematic approach to ensure you do not miss any key areas. Below is one approach you can use; it lists common pathologies and deformities to look out for. References On-call in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. F Payne, K.F., Tahim, A.S.,

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EB Medicine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Nachi: Each year, in the US, approximately 10,000 patients present with electrical burns or shocks. Thankfully, fatalities are declining, with just 565 in 2015. You’re probably familiar with this concept when you see high voltages arcing through the air without direct contact with the actual electrical source, leading to diffuse burns.

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ACEP Now

APRIL 2, 2024

degress Fahrenheit), caustics (low pH), and voltage—causing a Ca++ and Na+ action potential influx that confers the sensation of pain and burning to the brain. They are found in large numbers in the mouth, throat, and stomach, as well as throughout the body. Referral for ophthalmology for patients with signs of corneal damage.

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ALiEM

JULY 17, 2023

as well as an analysis of the 2023 Match by Pupazan and Cook in Emergency Medicine News [3,4]. In fact, the average number of applicants between 2015-2020 and 2022-2023 were relatively similar, with the latter demonstrating 122 more applicants (2,801 vs 2,923). Murano T, Weizberg M, Burns B, Hopson LR. Ann Emerg Med.

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RebelEM

MARCH 23, 2023

Our Conclusion : Although not the subject of this study, across multiple medical conditions, lower hospital lengths of stay are associated with lower morbidity and mortality as well as lower healthcare costs. Buell D, Filewod N, Ailon J, Burns KEA. Epub 2015 Dec 8. 2021 Feb 11;13(2):e13282. doi: 10.7759/cureus.13282.

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Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Due to its extremely high morbidity and mortality as well as high healthcare costs, the prompt recognition, diagnosis and resuscitation of shock is key. To reverse these effects as well as refractory hypotension, hydrocortisone is the preferred agent due to both its glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid properties.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 5, 2024

2015 Apr;22(4):441-6. Epub 2015 Mar 16. Infants can get a cervical spine injury during breech delivery or, unfortunately, during non accidental trauma as well. Hopefully they will find it helpful as well. Leonard JC, Jaffe DM, Olsen CS, Kuppermann N. Acad Emerg Med. doi: 10.1111/acem.12637. PMID: 25779934.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

APRIL 1, 2017

11 Beware the “double-ring” sign: this is a button battery13 This is an emergency: the electrolyte-rich mucosa conducts a focal current from the narrow negative terminal of the battery, rapidly causing burn, necrosis, and possibly perforation. link] Accessed February 20, 2015. Accessed February 5, 2015. doi:10.1016/j.otc.2008.01.013.

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EMDocs

JULY 15, 2023

She has had pruritus and swelling to the site accompanied by a painful burning sensation and a couple “painful knots” on her right inguinal region. The patient reported feeling better, pain and other symptoms were well controlled 24 hours after starting antibiotics and pain medication. 2015, July 31). 2023, February 14).

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Tachycardia, tachypnea, and a change in behavior can be indicators not only to the presence of pain, but possibly to its etiology as well. For children greater than one year who are preverbal, a well performing scale is the FLACC score: Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability ( Table 3 ).

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Taming the SRU

MARCH 3, 2025

million fires in 2020, with some studies quoting over 500,000 emergency room visits annually for burn and inhalation injuries (4). Because of this high number of visits, it is important for ED physicians to have a broad knowledge base for treating chemical inhalation injuries as well as fire and smoke related injuries.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

1,2 For hypervolemia in heart failure patients, orthopnea >2 pillows is the most reliable clinical finding, 3,4 though an increase in peripheral edema and increased weight can be useful as well. 6-8 In patients who are on long-term hemodialysis, typical non-invasive signs of volume assessment seem to be unreliable as well.

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