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Don’t Forget the Orbeez!

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Curious Ken is brought into your emergency department. 2015 But we all know that what happens in the lab does not always mirror what happens in real life. Other symptoms, such as constipation, abdominal pain and dehydration, were also be seen. Pediatric Emergency Care , 31 (6), pp.416-418. ” ( Ed.

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Orofacial Infections

Mind The Bleep

For all patients who come into the emergency department with a swelling, it is helpful to know if they have seen their GP or dentist recently and if they have had any treatment or recent courses of antibiotics. 2015) ‘Emergency Department’, in On-call in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

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Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

This month, we are sticking in the abdomen for another round of evidence-based medicine, focusing on Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery. Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. At 6 to 8 mL/kg. First up, the kids.

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Are we on the right TRACT? 

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Let’s take the humble blood transfusion – used in emergency departments across the globe and playing a key role in critical care. Published 2015 Feb 2. Transfusion Decisions in Severe Anaemia Reducing child mortality remains high on the global health agenda. Were the study groups similar at the start of the trial? 2015;13:21.

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Ovarian Torsion: Don’t get your knickers in a twist!

Don't Forget the Bubbles

We dont often cover gynaecological presentations in the emergency department and most chronic gynaecological problems go through the primary care referral pathway. However, CT scans remain largely more obtainable in a time critical case, in an emergency department setting. 2015 Aug;33(8):487-93. Epub 2015 Jun 29.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)]. Premonitory symptoms (Nausea, pallor, diaphoresis, flushing), or triggers (Valsalva, Pain, Emotion, Prolonged Standing, Dehydration) are very useful in making the diagnosis. Vasovagal syncope is generally benign.

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EM@3AM: Hyperthermia

EMDocs

An 18-month-old boy presents to the emergency department with loss of consciousness. Evaporative cooling is the preferred method to actively reduce body temperature in the emergency department , as it can be performed with ongoing resuscitation efforts. Emerg Med Pract. Temps greater than 41.5C link] Kakoki, K.,