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REBEL Core Cast 110.0 – On Shift Learning Pearls

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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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REBEL Core Cast 108.0 – Angioedema

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These chemicals can recruit other cells, like eosinophils, and may lead to anaphylaxis. Understanding the cause of angioedema (mast cell vs. bradykinin mediated) helps dictate directed management. Urticaria and pruritus = MAST CELL mediated, which is treated like a standard allergic reaction. of people who take NSAIDs ( Nzeako 2010 ).

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EM Cases Best of 2016 Top Ten

Emergency Medicine Cases

The website was viewed by 227,200 visitors, and podcast downloads totaled a whopping 1,626,190 downloads in 2016, bringing us to over 3.5 million podcast downloads since inception.

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Journal Club - Tranexamic Acid in Trauma

Downeast Emergency Medicine

We know that if administered too rapidly, it can lead to hypotension and other adverse effects including seizures, headaches, backache, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, anaphylaxis, impaired color vision, and other visual disturbances.[1]

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REBEL Core Cast 122.0 – Neutropenic Fever

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REBEL Core Cast 122.0 – Neutropenic Fever Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast. Identify low risk patients and send them home with PO antibiotics and close oncology follow-up in conjunction with your oncologist.