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AED Accessories: The Importance of High-Quality Defibrillator Pads

AED Leader

These pads deliver an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest. When the AED analyzes the heart’s rhythm and determines the need for defibrillation, it sends an electrical shock through the pads to the heart, allowing it to regain its normal function.

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Episode 36 - Diagnosis and Management of Acute Gastroenteritis in the Emergency Department

EB Medicine

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. Higher sugar solutions can be diluted 50% Coconut water Half strength apple juice has been studied in pediatrics and decreased treatment failure.

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Episode 20 - Emergency Department Management of North American Snake Envenomations

EB Medicine

In severe cases this can lead to systemic bleeding and even hemorrhagic shock. Jeff: And to round out this section – just be aware that rare effects such as osteonecrosis, ischemic stroke, massive PE, and septic shock have all been reported. Jeff: Continuing right along, the next special population to discuss are pediatric patients.