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EM@3AM: Traumatic Iritis

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We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. Dilation of conjunctival vessels resulting in hyperemia and edema (A) is the underlying pathophysiology of conjunctivitis, which can be brought on by infection or allergic reaction. 2019, wikem.org/wiki/Traumatic_iritis. Review of Optometry , 15 Jan. WikEM , Oct.

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What the Emergency Clinician Must Know about Remote Monitors in Heart Failure

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10 This procedure has well-described rare complications including infection, blood loss, allergic reaction, arrhythmia, pneumothorax if approaching via the internal jugular vein, embolization of the device, and pulmonary artery perforation or dissection. 2019 Apr;6(2):308-18. 2019 Dec;21(Suppl M):M50-M53. 2017.05.052.

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Cetirizine Vs Diphenhydramine For the Treatment of Acute Urticaria in the ED

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Background: Diphenhydramine, a first-generation antihistamine, is the most common pharmacologic agent used to treat acute allergic reactions. Moreover, the FDA approved intravenous (IV) cetirizine to treat acute urticaria in 2019. 2019) Substitute for diphenhydramine , American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.

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Grand Rounds Recap 3.15.23

Taming the SRU

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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CT Angiography Head and Neck: Indications and Limitations

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Authors: Mary Hamblen, DO (EM Resident Physician, TX); Justin Hacnik, MD (EM Resident Physician, TX); Katherine Spencer, MD (EM Resident Physician, TX); J.D. Stroke 2019, 50 (2), 365-372. Emerg Radiol 2019, 26 (2), 139-143. Semin Neurol 2019, 39 (1), 20-26. 8 The data in Mayer et al. DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.118.023173

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Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome in Children

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Not an allergic reaction. 2019 Dec;15(6):521-527. Epub 2019 May 27. The post Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome in Children appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Has been known to occur following immunizations. Good to anticipate to avoid any additional cause of vaccine hesitancy. Leung AKC, Sergi CM, Lam JM, Leong KF.