RebelEM

JANUARY 23, 2023

Background: Diphenhydramine, a first-generation antihistamine, is the most common pharmacologic agent used to treat acute allergic reactions. Noninferiority trials, covered here on REBEL EM , are helpful when the experimental treatment offers a distinct advantage over the standard treatment. Allergy Asthma Proc. PMID: 17883909.

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RebelEM

DECEMBER 5, 2023

At the time of discharge, thorough education and the availability of IM epinephrine for the patient is paramount to allow for prompt treatment of an unlikely biphasic reaction ( Pourmand 2018 , Shaker 2020 ). The Skeptics Guide to EM Should I Stay or Should I Go Related Topics: Are steroids and antihistamines really effective for anaphylaxis?:

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Taming the SRU

MARCH 31, 2023

of emergency medicine residents report 1 or more dimensions of burnout (Lin Annals Emerg Med 2019) Moral Injury with COVID “We pushed aside our fear and frustration to focus on saving the patients in front of us; we kept our eyes open, and our feelings closed.

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EB Medicine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

If EMS has placed bandages, leave them in place until antivenom and resuscitative equipment is ready. 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.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Not an allergic reaction. The post Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome in Children appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Has been known to occur following immunizations. Good to anticipate to avoid any additional cause of vaccine hesitancy. A Case-Control Study and a Postulation on the Intrinsic Host Factors in Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome.

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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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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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RebelEM

AUGUST 3, 2023

appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog. randomization) as per protocol (i.e. eligibility to screened ratio) Feasibility of recruitment defined as proportion of patients consenting to participate in the study protocol from eligible patients (i.e.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Authors: Mary Hamblen, DO (EM Resident Physician, TX); Justin Hacnik, MD (EM Resident Physician, TX); Katherine Spencer, MD (EM Resident Physician, TX); J.D. References (1) Barkovich, E.

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