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Are we on the right TRACT? 

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Transfusion Decisions in Severe Anaemia Reducing child mortality remains high on the global health agenda. Let’s take the humble blood transfusion – used in emergency departments across the globe and playing a key role in critical care. However, there is a huge variation in transfusion practice globally.

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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. 2021 Sep;194(5):899-907. Epub 2021 Jul 15. C or 100.4 mg/kg, max 0.4

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – January 2024

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Data collected from 2002 to 2021 revealed a 72% decline in IPD incidence among children (<18 years), with continued reductions after the transition from PCV7 to PCV13. During the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021), the incidence of IPD reached its lowest level in 20 years. You will find the list is broken down into four sections: 1.Reviews

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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. 2021-0784 Long B, MacDonald A, Liang SY, et al. Published online July 1, 2021. Hypoglycemia is managed with IV dextrose. Accessed October 15, 2024.