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SGEM#258: REBOA, Re-Re-Re-REBOA

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Nationwide Analysis of Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta in Civilian Trauma. Nationwide Analysis of Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta in Civilian Trauma. Nationwide Analysis of Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta in Civilian Trauma. JAMA Surgery March 2019.

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ToxCard: Acute Organophosphate Toxicity

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7 Check out ToxCard: Nerve Agents by Dr. Sahi & Dr. Santos from July 2018 Organophosphates exert their toxic effects by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase within the synaptic cleft, which leads to accumulation of acetylcholine, with subsequent overstimulation of postsynaptic nicotinic and muscarinic receptors, and a predominant cholinergic effect.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2018-001114 Okesanya OJ, Olatunji GD, Kokori E, et al. Published online January 30, 2018. IPC for Marburg Virus Disease (MVD): PPE Part 1:PPE Basics What, When, and Why to Use PPE. ED Evaluation Transport to the ED from the refugee reception center takes 1 hour. link] Mazzola LT, Kelly-Cirino C.