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Anaphylaxis, chest pain, and ST elevation in aVR

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Sent by anonymous, written by Pendell Meyers A man in his late 40s presented to the ED with concern for allergic reaction after accidentally eating a potential allergen, then developing an itchy full body rash and diarrhea. In the ED he received methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, and epinephrine for possible anaphylaxis.

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ToxCard: Crotalid Envenomation Part 2 – CroFab vs. AnaVip: What’s the Difference?

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Accessed August 17, 2023. Table 1: Comparison of F(ab) and F(ab’) 2 antivenoms. 9 This effect may be especially prominent in the setting of rattlesnake envenomation, where coagulopathic effects are more prominent. Published online April 2021. Accessed May 7, 2022. link] Full prescribing information. Crotalidae polyvalent immune fab (ovine).

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Cetirizine Vs Diphenhydramine For the Treatment of Acute Urticaria in the ED

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Background: Diphenhydramine, a first-generation antihistamine, is the most common pharmacologic agent used to treat acute allergic reactions. antibiotics, NSAIDs) Acute urticaria with angioedema or anaphylaxis provided that urticaria was still present after initial treatment and alleviation of anaphylaxis symptoms.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 94: GLP-1 Agonist Complications

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2023 observational study found increased risk of pancreatitis (adjusted HR of 9.09, 95% CI 1.25-66). Hypersensitivity/dermatologic: GLP-1 agonists are synthetic peptides; may lead to antibody formation and allergic reaction/injection site reaction. 2023 Oct 5:e2319574. Accessed October 4, 2023.

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The PALACE Trial: Direct Oral PCN Challenge in Patients with Low-Risk PCN Allergy?

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JAMA Intern Med 2023. Paper: Copaescu AM et al. Efficacy of a Clinical Decision Rule to Enable Direct Oral Challenge in Patients With Low-Risk Penicillin Allergy: The PALACE Randomized Trial. randomization) as per protocol (i.e. randomization) as per protocol (i.e. randomization) as per protocol (i.e.