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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 101: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 2

EMDocs

Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS). Blood transfusion Reduces the overall proportion of HbS. Hypothermia, hypotension, and vasoconstriction may affect pulse oximetry reading, which is based on light absorption from fingertip blood flow. pneumoniae, C.

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Grand Rounds Recap 5.3.23

Taming the SRU

HAJDU Mild TBI’s & Concussions in the Emergency Department TBI’s are relatively common >3 million TBI’s in the US annually 2.5 million presentation to ED’s throughout the US Usually occur due to falls Also commonly occur due to sports, MVC’s, etc.