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Don’t Forget the Orbeez!

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Other symptoms, such as constipation, abdominal pain and dehydration, were also be seen. They passed away a few days after a second operation. Zamora et al., Persistent vomiting affected all 43 cases. Imaging Diagnostic imaging presented its own set of challenges. Unfortunately, the anastomosis broke down. It’s beads, too!

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

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I’m Jeff Nusbaum and I’m back with Nachi Gupta for the 30 th episode of EMplify and the first Post-Ponte Vedra Episode of 2019. Nachi: Unfortunately this procedure is associated with a relatively high re-operation rate – one study found 20% of patients required removal or revision. I hope everybody enjoyed a fantastic conference.

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Episode 32 - Assisting With Air Travel Medical Emergencies: Responsibilities and Pitfalls (Ethics CME)

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Nachi: As we are just about to see one of the busiest travel days of the year, that would be the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, we thought there would be no better time to discuss the September 2019 issue of EMP: Assisting With Air Travel Medical Emergencies: Responsibilities and Pitfalls. Nachi: So, I fly about 4 times a month for work.

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Episode 19 - Cannabinoids: Emerging Evidence in Use and Abuse

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Jeff: The hyperemetic phase lasts 24-48 hours and can lead to dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and weight loss. Be sure to look for and treat dehydration, acute renal failure, and rhabdo though. An RCT is underway in Canada on the use of ondansetron versus haloperidol with an estimated completion of July 2019.

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Caring for children after a kidney transplant

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Inadequate fluid consumption, combined with factors like hot weather or strenuous physical activity, can lead to gradual dehydration with cumulative effects. suprapubic catheters, gastrostomy tubes, haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis lines – may have been left in situ in the initial post-operative period), and central vascular catheters.

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Sickle Cell Disease Module

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Afro-Caribbean patients should be screened for sickle cell before anaesthesia for possible pre-operative transfusion. Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified. Rotavirus gastroenteritis and dehydration C. 2019, 3 rd edition.