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EM@3AM: Leukopenia

EMDocs

PCP Pneumonia, Sepsis) can be discharged with initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy in consultation with Infectious Disease (ID) physician with full ID evaluation outpatient. 10^9/L) Moderate (0.50.9 10^9/L) Severe (< 0.5 10^9/L) Generalized leukopenia (i.e. Most common causes of leukopenia Infections: 36.4% Medications: 25.6%

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

EB Medicine

Stool Cultures: 2017 IDSA guidelines recommends them in patients with fever, bloody or mucoid stools, severe abdominal cramping or tenderness, or signs of sepsis, noting these patients are at higher risk of bacterial infection. Hemoglobin and platelets are helpful if HUS is suspected.

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Episode 20 - Emergency Department Management of North American Snake Envenomations

EB Medicine

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. Next month we are talking sepsis and the ever frequently changing guidelines so it’s not something you want to miss.