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Cholera: ED presentation, evaluation, and management

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16 In resource-constrained settings, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) on stool samples offer a viable option. Rehydration therapy for patients with cholera should include volume resuscitation and electrolyte repletion. Published online October 20, 2021. 13 Dark-field microscopy can be used to rapidly detect V.

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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. 2021-0784 Long B, MacDonald A, Liang SY, et al. Published online July 1, 2021. ED Evaluation Transport to the ED from the refugee reception center takes 1 hour. Accessed October 15, 2024.