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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 91: Marine Envenomation and Trauma

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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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Grand Rounds Recap 3.15.23

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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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Fearsome Foliage - An Overview of Toxic Plants

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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.