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Caring for Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in the Emergency Department: A Problem-Based Approach

PEMBlog

Below are key considerations based on current best practices. Always consider the risk of arrhythmia, which can occur despite relatively normal ECG findings. When patients with DMD present in the Emergency Department (ED), an understanding of the nuanced aspects of their care is essential for optimal management.

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Improving Nurse Practitioner Students’ Knowledge and Confidence in the Identification and Management of Human Trafficking Victims

AENJ: Current Issue

The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate best practices in teaching Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students to identify and implement appropriate interventions for victims of human trafficking. The study was conducted in two phases using a mixed-method research design with repeated measures.

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Grand Rounds Recap 3.8.23

Taming the SRU

mepivacaine (1-3 h) 1% lidocaine +/- epi (2-3h) 0.25% bupivacaine (2-3 h) 0.25-0.5% mg/kg IV Versed: 0.2 mg/kg IM, 0.2 mg/kg IN (may repeat to max of 0.4 mg/kg IN), 0.2

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Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

Nachi: Check an EKG immediately after arrival for any patient that may be concerning for ACS. A normal ekg of course does not rule out a cardiac cause of their presentation. ASMBS pediatric committee best practice guidelines. Jeff: As for imaging, plain radiographs certainly play a role here. 2015;25(4):622-627.

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Episode 19 - Cannabinoids: Emerging Evidence in Use and Abuse

EB Medicine

Nachi: We’re going to be talking about the pathophysiology of cannabinoids, clinical findings in abuse, best practice management, differences between natural and synthetic cannabinoids, and treatment for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. So buckle up and get ready. These include ibuprofen, pantoprazole, efavirenz, and lamotrigine.