Emergency Live

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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Emergency Live

AUGUST 19, 2024

FDA approved the first adrenaline-based nasal spray used to treat anaphylactic shock An epochal breakthrough in the management of severe allergic reactions has been announced by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Emergency Medicine Education

AUGUST 10, 2024

Biphasic anaphylaxis: A review of the literature and implications for emergency management Corticosteroids in management of anaphylaxis; a systematic review of evidence

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PEMBlog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It’s Serum Sickness Like Reaction! This is a delayed allergic reaction to an antibiotic. This child was placed on Amoxicillin for acute otitis media and this rash developed after 9 days of treatment. The child has fever and swollen feet as well. The main treatment is discontinuing the antibiotic.

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EM Literature of Note

JULY 27, 2023

Platelets, like any blood product, are associated significant risks, not limited to acute lung injury, transfusion-related circulatory overload, allergic reactions, and more.

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RebelEM

JANUARY 23, 2023

Background: Diphenhydramine, a first-generation antihistamine, is the most common pharmacologic agent used to treat acute allergic reactions. Diphenhydramine versus nonsedating antihistamines for acute allergic reactions: a literature review. Resources: Banerji A, Long AA, Camargo CA Jr. Allergy Asthma Proc. Ledford, D.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

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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RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Primary PCI: 95.7% Stents Placed: Pharmaco-Invasive Treatment: 97.4% Primary PCI: 95.7% ECG Results: Repeat ECG 90min after tenecteplase indicated 70.3% of patients in the pharmaco-invasive treatment achieved ≥50% resolution in the lead with the greatest ST-segment elevation Median decline from 3.0 Primary PCI: 78.4% Primary PCI: 13.3%

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RebelEM

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Incidence of clinically important biphasic reactions in emergency department patients with allergic reactions or anaphylaxis. Time of Onset and Predictors of Biphasic Anaphylactic Reactions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

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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. Close follow-up within 48 hours with an ophthalmologist is appropriate for ongoing monitoring and care.

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AED Leader

JULY 9, 2024

They are made from hypoallergenic materials that minimize the risk of skin irritation or allergic reactions. Enhanced Patient Safety Safety is paramount when using AEDs. High-quality defibrillator pads are designed with patient safety in mind.

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Pediatric Education

JUNE 18, 2023

You don’t seem to be having an allergic reaction to it, and it also doesn’t look like this is poison ivy or something else like that that you might have fallen into. Lots of water and gentle soap is usually all you need. I think the iodine is possibly irritating it though.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

AUGUST 1, 2016

The idea is not to tape on the growing mound itself, because the mound may pull at the anchored skin and set a nuclear chain reaction of annoyance and restlessness – and potentially a failed procedure. The swelling will look indurated, a pinkish red. It is supposed to swell and look ugly.

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Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Allergic Reactions : Some types of skin diseases are caused due to exposure to allergens. Other viral skin disorders include warts ( growths) on the skin, which are caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Fungal Infections: Fungus causes skin fungal infections.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

APRIL 23, 2024

In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Justin Morgenstern on the first RCT of high dose nitroglycerin in SCAPE, Andrew Neill on Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) indications and evidence, Brit Long on indications for CT in suspected diverticulitis, Tahara Bhate on Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO) and diagnostic (..)

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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.

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Pediatric Education

AUGUST 18, 2024

Known side effects: Pungent breath and body odor Nausea/dyspepsia Allergic reactions Skin irritant and burns (especially if used crushed/cut bulb is used under occlusion) – raw garlic should not be used on any skin surface because of the risk of irritation/burn Drug interference – can possible potentiate the drugs effects (i.e.

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Taming the SRU

MARCH 31, 2023

Yates Anaphylaxis Pathophysiology Type 1 Hypersensitivity Reaction IgE-mediated Mast-cell degranulation of vasoactive materials Reaction occurs in minutes Clinical Definition: Acute onset of illness with involvement of the skin, mucosal tissue or both + one of the following Respiratory compromise Reduced BP Or, acute onset of illness with at least (..)

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EM Ottawa

AUGUST 17, 2023

Drug rashes are fairly common, but like much of dermatology, diagnostic clarification can be hard to achieve. Here, we present a standardized approach to drug rashes in the Emergency Department.

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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.

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EB Medicine

MARCH 4, 2020

Page 5 Table 1- Distinguishing Factors in the Differential Diagnosis of AGE History: Table 2, page 6 has key questions to ask.

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EB Medicine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Jeff: Risk factors for developing allergic reactions to FabAV include a known allergy to papaya, papain, chymopapin, pineapple enzyme bromelain, and previous allergic reaction to FabAV. Most are mild and can be treated with your standard bundle of steroids, antihistamines, fluids and epi.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Not an allergic reaction. Has been known to occur following immunizations. Good to anticipate to avoid any additional cause of vaccine hesitancy.

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EMDocs

AUGUST 31, 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.

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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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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. 8 The device itself is 2 x 2.5

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Mind The Bleep

APRIL 20, 2024

Reactions typically occur up to 2 hours after cow’s milk protein ingestion, usually within 20–30 minutes. ( I gE = I mmediate) Non-IgE-mediated food allergy involves a cell-mediated mechanism and reactions are typically delayed. They usually manifest between 2 and 72 hours after cow’s milk ingestion.(

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EB Medicine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Parainfluenza, influenza, adenoviruses, coronaviruses, rhinoviruses, and enteroviruses are other causes. 4-6 Rhinoviruses have been shown to play a larger role in Asthma. Parainfluenza, influenza, adenoviruses, coronaviruses, rhinoviruses, and enteroviruses are other causes.4-6 4-6 * Rhinoviruses have been shown to play a larger role in Asthma.7

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

An understanding of the risks involved including allergic reaction, radiation exposure, contrast extravasation, and contrast-associated nephropathy allows for a thorough risk-benefit analysis prior to ordering these studies. References (1) Barkovich, E.

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Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 3, 2024

COVID-19 vaccines seem to cause more allergic reactions, arrhythmia, general cardiovascular events, coagulation, hemorrhages, gastrointestinal, ocular, sexual organs reactions, and thrombosis. ” The EudraVigilance database compares the COVID-19 vaccine to the influenza vaccine.

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