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Cetirizine Vs Diphenhydramine For the Treatment of Acute Urticaria in the ED

RebelEM

Background: Diphenhydramine, a first-generation antihistamine, is the most common pharmacologic agent used to treat acute allergic reactions. Diphenhydramine versus nonsedating antihistamines for acute allergic reactions: a literature review. Multicenter study of emergency department visits for insect sting allergies.

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EM@3AM: Traumatic Iritis

EMDocs

A 32-year-old man presents to the emergency department with eye pain. Dilation of conjunctival vessels resulting in hyperemia and edema (A) is the underlying pathophysiology of conjunctivitis, which can be brought on by infection or allergic reaction. Overview of Eye Injuries in the Emergency Department.”

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Episode 36 - Diagnosis and Management of Acute Gastroenteritis in the Emergency Department

EB Medicine

No 1996 AAP guidelines, 2016 ACG guidelines, and 2017 IDSA guidelines all note diarrhea illness but may be vomiting predominant. Specifically, Salmonella, shigella, Campylobacter, and Yersinia 2016 ACG guidelines recommend them for patients with watery diarrhea and moderate to severe illness with fever for at least 72 hours.

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Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Not an allergic reaction. Rashes will always find their way to your emergency department! 2016 Sep;33(5):488-92. Epub 2016 Jun 24. Has been known to occur following immunizations. Good to anticipate to avoid any additional cause of vaccine hesitancy. Become comfortable with what makes you uncomfortable.

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Episode 33 - Acute Bronchiolitis: Assessment and Management in the Emergency Department (Pharmacology CME)

EB Medicine

2016 ACEP fever guidelines note that positive viral testing can impact further workup of fever for a serious bacterial infection (SBI). 2016 ACEP fever guidelines note that positive viral testing can impact further workup of fever for a serious bacterial infection (SBI). Standard fever evaluation is recommended. All were UTIs.

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CT Angiography Head and Neck: Indications and Limitations

EMDocs

The use of CTA (computed tomography angiography) in the emergency department (ED) has increased dramatically in the past 20 years. in 2016, is a more succinct evaluation for LVO that has been shown to be as sensitive and more specific than the NIHSS. 1 One study found that CTA head and neck was ordered for 2.5% Forman, H.

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