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emDOCs Revamp: Alcohol Withdrawal

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fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold

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Awake, and Paralysed: A Never Event

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In some cases, patients require psychiatric or psychological attention. Key take-home points While Ben’s case is tragic, we can learn important points about airway management. Pediatric Endotracheal Intubations for Airway Management in the Emergency Department. How can we prevent this? DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e3182713316

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Paediatrics

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patient is becoming drowsy), seek anaesthetic assistance straight away for airway management. The patient’s blood capillary glucose and ketones must be measured to confirm the diagnosis and DKA and guide management. If there are signs of progressive deterioration of consciousness (e.g.,

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ToxCard: Acute Organophosphate Toxicity

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Airway management should not be delayed. 7 Airway management: consider early airway management. She required further inpatient psychiatric care and was eventually discharged. Disposition is often admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) setting.