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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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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] MI or stroke).

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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. Give appropriate fluids, vasopressors, and antibiotics.