EMDocs

JANUARY 25, 2025

Answer : Leukopenia Overview Leukopenia is defined as total WBC count < 4000/mm 3 Neutropenia is the most common subset of leukopenia and is defined on absolute neutrophil count: 1 Mild (1.01.5 10^9/L) Moderate (0.50.9 10^9/L) Severe (< 0.5 10^9/L) Generalized leukopenia (i.e. Most common causes of leukopenia Infections: 36.4%

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EMDocs

AUGUST 31, 2023

In April 2021, after a post-hoc analysis of the original phase 3 study suggested non-inferiority of the F(ab’) 2 antivenin against copperhead envenomation, the FDA expanded approval of this antivenom to include copperhead and cottonmouth envenomations. Published online April 2021. Ann Emerg Med. 2020;76(4):S29. Accessed May 7, 2022.

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EMDocs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Hypersensitivity/dermatologic: GLP-1 agonists are synthetic peptides; may lead to antibody formation and allergic reaction/injection site reaction. Reactions are usually minor: transient warmth, pruritis at injection site that resolves. Adverse drug reactions of GLP-1 agonists: A systematic review of case reports.

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EMDocs

JUNE 8, 2024

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. 2021 Oct 7. Close follow-up within 48 hours with an ophthalmologist is appropriate for ongoing monitoring and care. and John O.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 3, 2024

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. 2021 Jan;14(1):e008693. 8 The device itself is 2 x 2.5 doi: 10.1161/CIRCEP.120.008693.

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RebelEM

AUGUST 3, 2023

What They Did: Parallel, 2-arm, noninferiority, open-label, multicenter, international randomized clinical trial Occurred in 6 specialized centers (3 in North America – US & Canada and 3 Outside of North America – Australia) Trial took place from June 2021 to December 2022 Used PEN-FAST to risk stratify patients.

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Mind The Bleep

JULY 15, 2023

Steroid resistance Failure to achieve complete remission after 8 weeks of prednisolone at 60mg/m2/day Differentials Heart failure – would present with oedema, shortness of breath, cyanosis Allergic reaction – presents with facial oedema, pruritus. This causes a positive feedback mechanism with the liver producing more albumin.

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