EMDocs

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Answer : Basilar Artery Occlusion Epidemiology:  Basilar artery occlusion (BAO) is a subset of the posterior circulation strokes. Posterior circulation strokes are estimated to account for 20% of all strokes, with BAO accounting for ~1% of all strokes. Symptoms may range from days to months prior to stroke onset.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

E.g. burns, neurosurgery, interventional radiology. It can cause significant internal injuries, including carotid artery dissection, stroke, and acquired brain injury, but in 50% of patients, there are no external signs of injury. Approximately 20,000 victims in the UK experience strangulation each year. General Medical Council.

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ACEP Now

APRIL 2, 2024

degress Fahrenheit), caustics (low pH), and voltage—causing a Ca++ and Na+ action potential influx that confers the sensation of pain and burning to the brain. Oral exposure creates a spicy burning sensation (or pungency) in the mouth that can extend to the throat and stomach (and eventually the rectum—“ fire tuchus ”).

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Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. 2017 Dec 14;9(6):7204-7218. Notably, PCT is not elevated in noninfectious inflammatory conditions including most rheumatological diseases, gout, SLE, and IBD. Kinetics & Reference Range: Normal serum levels of PCT are < 0.05 Oncotarget. Chavez, S.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Use soothing sensory measures: speak softly, offer a pacifier, and stroke the skin softly. Pediatric burns should be assessed carefully and treated aggressively. Minor burns can be treated topically and with oral medications. Minor burns can be treated topically and with oral medications. Acute Pain in Children".

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

million patient complaints in 2017, making it the second most common ED complaint. 21 Case: A 40-year-old male presents to the ED with a burning epigastric pain that has been worsening over the past week. Pain can be gnawing, aching, burning, and located in the upper abdomen. Pain can be improved or exacerbated with meals.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

These patients suffer from untreated physical injuries, including gunshot wounds, shrapnel, accidents, envenomations, sequelae of physical or sexual assault, and heat exhaustion/heat stroke. Physical injuries and burns among refugees in Lebanon: implications for programs and policies. 2003;327(7426):1271-1275. doi:10.1136/bmj.327.7426.1271

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