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EM@3AM: Murine Typhus

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The disease is generally mild, but in untreated cases, it can lead to more severe outcomes, especially in patients with underlying conditions such as glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Even though the disease often resolves spontaneously, prompt antibiotic therapy is essential for optimal outcomes. pregnant patients).

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Glasgow Coma Scale in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Motor Fingernail bed pressure with a pencil first If flexion outcome, then apply painful stimulus to neck or head (trapezius or supraorbital notch) to look for localization Spinal reflex can result in a falsely elevated score if lower extremity pain induced Verbal Orientated- Able to answer all questions. References : Teasdale G, Jennett B.

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Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Luoto, 2020 ] Increase resistance can be related to pre-hepatic , intra-hepatic , or post-hepatic etiologies. Luoto, 2020 ] Increase resistance can be related to pre-hepatic , intra-hepatic , or post-hepatic etiologies. Multimodal management can help avoid variceal bleeding. 2020 May;70(5):628-634. Semin Liver Dis.

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Xylazine: “Zombie Drug” is an Emerging Threat

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Since 2020 to 2021, the Drug Enforcement Administration has reported a sharp rise in xylazine use across the U.S., percent of all overdose deaths in 2020. Initial stabilization includes airway management and circulatory support. (Click to enlarge.) with the first cases beginning in the northeast.

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EM@3AM: Bacterial Tracheitis

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2][3][9] Glucocorticoid were not shown to alter clinical course or patient outcomes. [2][3] Definitive airway management should be pursued early. Published 2020. Care Variations and Outcomes for Children Hospitalized With Bacterial Tracheostomy-Associated Respiratory Infections. ampicillin-sulbactam).

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SGEM#281: EM Docs Got an AmbuBag – The PreVent Trial

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Date: January 9th, 2020 Reference: Casey et al. His primary interests are resuscitation, critical care, airway management, and point-of-care ultrasound. Date: January 9th, 2020 Reference: Casey et al. Secondary Outcome: The incidence of severe hypoxemia (oxygen saturation of less than 80%).

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Prehospital Management of Traumatic Brain Injury

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According to CDC data , more than 64000 Americans died in 2020 from TBI, and many more experience long-term sequelae, making them one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity across all age groups. In 2020 the EPIC4Kids study was published and the findings among pediatric TBI patients were similar to that of adults.