EMDocs

DECEMBER 19, 2023

link] Published April 7, 2016. Possible early antibiotic treatment Minor Marine Trauma Mechanism: Bites, Stings, Nematocysts Envenomation Presentation: All can cause localized pain, erythema, and warmth Dermatologic: Urticaria, burning, pruritus, localized paresthesia. The Atlas of Emergency Medicine, 5e. McGraw Hill; 2021. doi:10.1136/emj.2005.028456

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Taming the SRU

MARCH 31, 2023

of emergency medicine residents report 1 or more dimensions of burnout (Lin Annals Emerg Med 2019) Moral Injury with COVID “We pushed aside our fear and frustration to focus on saving the patients in front of us; we kept our eyes open, and our feelings closed.

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Allergic Reactions Seizures Anaphylaxis Leadership 40

Taming the SRU

APRIL 17, 2023

Anaphylaxis, hypoglycemia, cardiotoxicity, and neurotoxicity can all be seen following exposure to poisonous plants. Severe cases may result in seizures or coma. McGraw Hill; 2016. Thankfully, some of the more common and/or dangerous plant poisonings have been well-categorized, and are summarized below. Address life-threats.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

MARCH 7, 2025

mg/kg [Nishijima 2016] Poorly studied in renally impaired patients. But what is the drug really approved for, how does it actually work, and what are some of the off-label (for now) uses of TXA that add value to this medication? It is excreted by urine so careful dosing is required if used in kidney disease.

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