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

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While it was < 15% in 1990, by 2016 it reached 40%. Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. Jeff: Tachycardic patients should make you concerned for hypovolemia 2/2 dehydration, sepsis, leaks, and blood loss. Jeff: Well that’s kind worrisome. million adults!!

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An overview of hypopituitarism

Don't Forget the Bubbles

This condition, known as diabetes insipidus (DI) , results in dehydration and high sodium concentrations in the blood. As dehydration can rapidly worsen in children , this test must be performed in a hospital setting with strict monitoring. PROP1, POU1F1, LHX3, and LHX4 mutations in congenital hypopituitarism).

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Episode 19 - Cannabinoids: Emerging Evidence in Use and Abuse

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Nachi: We’re going to be talking about the pathophysiology of cannabinoids, clinical findings in abuse, best practice management, differences between natural and synthetic cannabinoids, and treatment for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Be sure to look for and treat dehydration, acute renal failure, and rhabdo though.