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Anaphylactic Shock

RebelEM

Anaphylactic Shock is an acute, life-threatening hypersensitivity disorder, with a generalized, rapidly evolving, multi-systemic allergic reaction (IgE-mediated disorder). Anand Swaminathan, MD and I wrote the anaphylactic shock chapter and with Scott’s permission are publishing it here as FOAM.

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EM Quick Hits 56 – Nitroglycerin in SCAPE, REBOA, Diverticulitis Imaging, CRAO, Penicillin Allergy, Physician Personality

Emergency Medicine Cases

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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Episode 20 - Emergency Department Management of North American Snake Envenomations

EB Medicine

If EMS has placed bandages, leave them in place until antivenom and resuscitative equipment is ready. In severe cases this can lead to systemic bleeding and even hemorrhagic shock. Nachi: And definitely involve the poison control center or a medical toxicology service early as they are an amazing resource. 1-800-222-1222.