The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 1, 2025

She is the cofounder of FOAMcast and a pulmonary embolism and implementation science researcher. Dr. Westafer serves as the Social Media Editor and a research methodology editor for Annals of Emergency Medicine.

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Allergic Reactions Research Emergency Department Ultrasounds 69

EMDocs

JANUARY 25, 2025

A 45-year-old outdoor enthusiast presents to the emergency department with fever, headache, myalgias, and malaise. BioMed Research International, 2020, 1-10. Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practice, 6(1), 31. 10^9/L) Moderate (0.50.9 10^9/L) Severe (< 0.5 10^9/L) Generalized leukopenia (i.e. Medications: 25.6%

EMS 88

EMS Infectious Diseases Allergic Reactions Fluid Resuscitation 88

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. Multicenter study of emergency department visits for insect sting allergies.

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Allergic Reactions Anaphylaxis Emergency Department Urgent Care 52

EB Medicine

MARCH 4, 2020

Literature Review: There is abundant literature on pediatric AGE but sparse research on AGE in adults. Literature Review: * There is abundant literature on pediatric AGE but sparse research on AGE in adults. Therefore, many recommendations are extrapolated from the pediatric literature. Salmonella, most common o 5.3%

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Dehydration Poisoning Allergic Reactions 40

EB Medicine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Emergency Department Treatment Oxygen Keep O2 saturation >90% Clinicians may choose not to use continuous pulse oximetry (weak recommendation due to low-level evidence and reasoning) 1 Fluids IV or NG administration of fluids to combat dehydration, until respiratory distress and tachypnea resolve. All were UTIs. vs 26.4%). .

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Emergency Department Allergic Reactions Dehydration Pediatrics 40

Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Not an allergic reaction. Symptomatic management: Topical emollients Topical antipruritics Topical corticosteroids ( no specific research supporting this… but… rashes love steroids… right? Rashes will always find their way to your emergency department! References: Daniel SS, Peterman C, Awasthi S.

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Allergic Reactions Pediatrics Emergency Department EMS 164