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Imported Malaria

Pediatric EM Morsels

For non-complicated malaria use oral Co ART em. 2019; 17: 98. PMID: 31109328 Forgie EME, Brooks HM, Barton M, Hawkes M. 2019; 47(2): 183–193. PMID: 30666615 The post Imported Malaria appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Treating malaria is an ART! Add oral Primaquine if known to have P. vivax or P. 8 Dec 2022.

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Cholera: ED presentation, evaluation, and management

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Authors: Gaston Omba, MD (EM Resident Physician, Makerere University); Jessica Pelletier, DO (EM Education Fellow, Washington University in St. 3 Between 1990 and 2019, there were approximately 3 million deaths due to cholera globally, indicating a significant public health issue. cholerae in stool samples before culture.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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Surgical wound debridement and dressing are performed and the malaria rapid diagnostic test (MRDT) is noted to be positive. Intravenous (IV) crystalloids, IV paracetamol (acetaminophen), and IV dextrose are administered. Samples are drawn for type and crossmatch, complete blood count, and blood chemistry. Can J Surg J Can Chir.