EB Medicine

JANUARY 17, 2023

— In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the July 2022 Emergency Medicine Practice article on the Management of Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis in the Emergency Department. Intro The number of ED visits and hospitalizations Studies show up to 57% of anaphylactic reactions are not recognized, and epinephrine is not administered (..)

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EM Updates

JANUARY 14, 2021

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Board Bombs

JANUARY 16, 2022

Let’s talk smoke and mirrors in anaphylaxis, why its critical to concentrate on only one treatment that helps these patients, and how to make a dirty Epi drip. An action-packed episode covering all you need to know about anaphylaxis in 19 minutes. An action-packed episode covering all you need to know about anaphylaxis in 19 minutes.

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PulmCCM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

She has anaphylaxis, you idiot! FDA approved an epinephrine nasal spray in August, the first nasal spray approved to treat anaphylaxis. This will undoubtedly be front and center in the sales pitch, although it’s unclear how often such hesitancy actually delays home treatment for anaphylaxis. Drop the camera and call 911!

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PHARM

JUNE 21, 2023

Father Says Hospital Should Have Saved His 15-Year-Old Son Who Suffered Anaphylaxis | SnackSafely.com — Read on snacksafely.com/2022/08/father-says-hospital-should-have-saved-his-15-year-old-son-who-suffered-anaphylaxis/

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RebelEM

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In anaphylaxis, think, “If A, B or C, give E.” Take Home Points: Patients with recent onset atrial fibrillation can safely be cardioverted if they are 1) on anticoagulation 2) Low risk based on CHADS-VASC with onset < 48 hours or 3) High risk based on CHADS-VASC with onset < 12 hours.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

JANUARY 18, 2022

The post EM Quick Hits 35 – 10 Best Papers of 2021, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Crashing Asthmatic, Febrile Neutropenia, Anaphylaxis update appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 12, 2023

Max McKenzie was an otherwise healthy teenager but died from a hypoxic brain injury sustained during food anaphylaxis-related bronchospasm/asthma. To do that, he has created the AMAX4 algorithm – a best practice for algorithm forCritical Care Clinicians to use in Anaphylaxis and Asthma resuscitation.

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PHARM

JUNE 14, 2023

The AMAX4 algorithm for anaphylaxis/asthma. St.Emlyn’s – Emergency Medicine #FOAMed This post is from Australia and was brought to us by Dr Ben McKenzie. The events that precede this blog are … Just a routine resuscitation. St Emlyn’s

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EMergucate

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

In this Bite-Sized Basic we take a look at the ED management of Anaphylaxis. In Beyond the Basics, we provide some tips for recognition of tricky cases. Read more

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JournalFeed

MAY 30, 2020

We cover severe Kawasaki-like illness in children related to COVID-19, anaphylaxis guidelines for 2020, NT-proBNP + Canadian Syncope Rule, best practices for academic medicine remote work, and the FRESH RCT. Here is the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of May 25-29, 2020.

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Board Bombs

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech Recognizing anaphylaxis is not always obvious. Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidfire.supercast.tech Recognizing anaphylaxis is not always obvious.

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PHARM

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Anaphylaxis is an allergic manifestation characterised by rapid onset and progression. Rapid treatment may be challenging in patients with atypical symptoms or no previous history of anaphylaxis. This study aimed to describe the clinical prehospital … — Read on pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11467102/

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JournalFeed

MAY 15, 2021

We cover a new PID treatment add-on, LP after CT for SAH, repeat epinephrine dosing for anaphylaxis, ketofol for children, and POCUS for peritonsillar abscess. It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of May 10-14, 2021.

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Emergency Medicine Ireland

JULY 5, 2021

Today we look at anaphylaxis. Today we look at anaphylaxis. A better description for what it looks like goes as follows: Anaphylaxis is highly likely in the following scenarios * acute onset with skin or mucosal involvement plus at least one of respiratory compromise or reduced BP. In many ways this is fairly straightforward.

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PHARM

JUNE 1, 2024

news/melbourne-family-say-son-max-mckenzie-15-should-have-survived-anaphylaxis-c-14842755.amp ‘Max said he was going to die – and those were his last words.’ — Read on 7news.com.au/news/melbourne-family-say-son-max-mckenzie-15-should-have-survived-anaphylaxis-c-14842755.amp

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 6, 2024

Her research focuses on prehospital care of children with anaphylaxis. […] The post SGEM #425: Are You Ready for This? Her research focuses on prehospital care of children with anaphylaxis. Rachel Hatcliffe is a pediatric emergency medicine attending at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Reference: Remick KE, et al.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

In the ED he received methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, and epinephrine for possible anaphylaxis. Sent by anonymous, written by Pendell Meyers A man in his late 40s presented to the ED with concern for allergic reaction after accidentally eating a potential allergen, then developing an itchy full body rash and diarrhea.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

PEMplaybook.org

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EMergucate

MAY 12, 2016

Definition Pathophysiology Causes Presentation Management Investigations Disposition Definition Multisystem severe hypersensitivity reaction of sudden onset (or rapidly progressive). Requires at … Continue reading →

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ALiEM

MARCH 5, 2024

However, most adverse reactions from willow bark supplements have been associated with people who have aspirin allergies, with numerous cases of anaphylaxis [6]. Cases of toxicity have been reported following ingestion of supplements as well as ingestion of willow bark tea [4,5]. How does willow bark toxicity present? [7]

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Emergency Medicine Education

AUGUST 10, 2024

Biphasic anaphylaxis: A review of the literature and implications for emergency management Corticosteroids in management of anaphylaxis; a systematic review of evidence

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RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

These chemicals can recruit other cells, like eosinophils, and may lead to anaphylaxis. Features Urticaria and pruritis Rapid onset (1-2 hours) IgE Dependent (Type I Hypersensitivity) Reactions An allergen cross-links two or more IgE molecules on mast cells or basophils and initiates a signal cascade leading to degranulation.

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Differential Diagnosis for patient: Infectious endocarditis, CNS infection or abscess, necrotizing soft tissue infection, toxic shock, obstructive pyelonephritis, toxic ingestion, TTP, anaphylaxis with primarily hemodynamic effects, thromembolic phenomenon. Shock types: distributive, cardiogenic, obstructive, metabolic, hypovolemic, adrenal.

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PHARM

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

As you can see from the video above of Dr Ben Mckenzie telling the tragic story of his son Max suffering anaphylaxis & ensuing hypoxic cardiac arrest , CICO deaths still occur in Melbourne , the home of the Vortex approach. He has also established a Safe Airway society in Australia.

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RebelEM

JANUARY 23, 2023

antibiotics, NSAIDs) Acute urticaria with angioedema or anaphylaxis provided that urticaria was still present after initial treatment and alleviation of anaphylaxis symptoms. Exclusion: Presented with acute anaphylaxis, and their acute anaphylactic symptoms had not yet been treated. J Allergy Clin Immunol. PMID: 14767453.

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EMergucate

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Causes of stridor foreign bodies infections – croup, epiglottitis, tracheitis; retropharyngeal or other deep neck space infection anaphylaxis / angioedema laryngeal or … Continue reading →

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 20, 2024

Aug 2023 * Population: Children 2 months to 10 years with and without febrile UTI exhibiting clinical improvement after 5 days of antimicrobials * Excluded: Second uropathogen (>104 CFU by catheterization or suprapubic aspiration, or >5×104 CFU by clean catch), hospitalization for bacteremia, admission to ICU, urine culture with pathogen (..)

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EMergucate

MAY 17, 2016

– Anaphylaxis – Atopic Eczema in Children – Gout – Kawasaki Disease – Osteoarthritis – Raynaud’s Phenomenon – Rheumatoid Arthritis … Continue reading →

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Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis may present as hypotension alone. Thus, it may easily be confused with a different form of shock and treated with vasopressors such as norepinephrine and vasopressin, which are not first line for anaphylaxis. Urticaria should prompt consideration of anaphylaxis.

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American Medical Compliance

JUNE 5, 2024

True medication allergies can present with symptoms such as rash, hives, itching, and, in more severe cases, anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening reaction that requires immediate medical attention and is characterized by difficulty breathing, swelling of the face and throat, and a rapid drop in blood pressure.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Portuguese man of war, Cuboids i.e. box jellyfish, anemones) More envenomations than any other phylum Mechanism of injury: spring loaded venom gland called nematocyst that penetrates and injects prey Hydroids—Portuguese Man-o-war Presentation: “ String of pearls ”—linear erythematous eruption, local paresthesia, nausea, headache, chills, respiratory (..)

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The result was an increase in cephalosporin use but no significant differences in anaphylaxis, new allergies, treatment failures or all-cause mortality. Macy’s team removed the automated penicillin-cephalosporin cross-reactivity electronic health record (EHR) warnings in one large region.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 13, 2020

Low-value testing increases costs, ED length of stay and subjects patients to unnecessary ionizing radiation and risk of anaphylaxis from intravenous contrast dye (13-14). Moreover,

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PEMBlog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A potential for adverse reactions to an injection like anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can happen after IV infusion and it’s been rarely reported after I’m injection, like winning the Powerball odds. They perceive that the intramuscular vitamin k is a vaccine. It’s not. The dose of intramuscular vitamin K is too high.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 16, 2023

They include the following: Anaphylaxis As with any bite, there will be the transfer of bedbug salivary proteins into the prey. They can also cause more severe, systemic reactions such as anaphylaxis. The main risks are due to the secondary effects of the bites rather than the bite itself.

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Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

We reviewed individual patient notes, collecting data related to the BATTLE score, immediate and delayed complications (bleeding, organ injury, infection, LAST and anaphylaxis), and dynamic pain scores before and after the block. These blocks were administered as single-shot injections or through catheter insertion for continuous infusion.

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