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ToxCard: Iron

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6 Can see subsequent electrolyte disturbances and dehydration related to severity of GI symptoms. Blood transfusion for clinically significant blood loss. McGraw Hill; 2019. Typically presents in the first few hours following ingestion. In severe toxicity, hematemesis, melena, or hematochezia may occur.

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emDOCs Revamp – Acute Chest Syndrome

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His medical history is significant for three prior admissions for vaso-occlusive crises that have responded well to appropriate therapy, including pain control with NSAIDs and opioids, blood transfusions, antibiotics, and intravenous (IV) crystalloids. 2019 Jan 24;14:263-292. F temporal, RR 25, SpO2 89% on room air. C or 100.4

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Sickle Cell Disease Module

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Be careful if the patient has received a recent blood transfusion since it may be misinterpreted as sickle cell trait instead of sickle cell disease. In these cases, repeat the Hb electrophoresis three months after the last blood transfusion. Would you consider this patient for blood transfusion?

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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A whole blood transfusion is initiated for the management of her anemia. 92 Refugee patients with SAM, dehydration, or shock should be admitted for further management. She receives IV antimalarials for severe malaria (as defined by AKI, anemia, electrolyte imbalance, and a history of convulsions). Can J Surg J Can Chir.