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Grand Rounds Recap 7.31.24

Taming the SRU

Wound healing is faster with Dermabond compared to sutures, and can be useful as a less-painful technique to repair certain wounds Dermabond differs from non-medicinal superglue because it is sterile, is more flexible, and ultimately less brittle than standard superglue There have been care reports of non-medicinal glue (superglue, nail glue, etc.)

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Grand Rounds Recap 5.3.23

Taming the SRU

MULLEN Case #1 Young male presenting with a left eye injury with concerns of wood particles in his eye On exam, reduced visual acuity and small amount of fluorescein uptake noted Initial concern for corneal FB First attempt for removal with a cotton swab Then called ophthalmology, who had concern for corneal laceration & subtle positive Seidel's (..)

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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A whole blood transfusion is initiated for the management of her anemia. These patients suffer from untreated physical injuries, including gunshot wounds, shrapnel, accidents, envenomations, sequelae of physical or sexual assault, and heat exhaustion/heat stroke. Hypoglycemia is managed with IV dextrose. Confl Health.