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ToxCard: Iron

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Characterized by hypovolemia, vasodilation, reduced cardiac output, hyperventilation, elevated temperature, seizure, coma, and cardiovascular collapse. 7 Workup other than serum iron concentration at 4 hours after ingestion not shown to accurately predict clinical outcomes or severity of toxicity. Can progress to hepatic failure.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 100: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 1

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Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS) Underestimates alveolar hypoxemia. Causes and outcomes of the acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. Everyone needs atypical coverage. Am J Emerg Med. 2022 Aug;58:235-244. PMID: 35717760.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 101: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 2

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Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS). Blood transfusion Reduces the overall proportion of HbS. Causes and outcomes of the acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. Improves oxygen carrying capacity. Am J Emerg Med.

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Journal Club - Tranexamic Acid in Trauma

Downeast Emergency Medicine

4] We also know that severe TBI is commonly associated with the development of intracranial hemorrhage where the presence and volume of blood are associated with increased mortality and poor outcomes.[5] Association between prehospital tranexamic acid administration and outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury. JAMA Neurol.

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Subarachnoid hemorrhage: ED presentation, evaluation, and management

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Introduction SAH has the potential for rapid progression and devastating outcomes. 4 Common symptoms of SAH on presentation include vomiting, neck stiffness, altered mental status or decreased level of consciousness, hemiparesis, and seizure-like activity. Unfortunately, seizures in patients with SAH increase the risk of rebleeding.

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Leucodepletion in Bordetella Pertussis

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Infants usually present in a non-specific manner, following an apnoea, cough, cyanosis, or seizure so a high index of suspicion is required in this age group. However, our true success is measured by how effectively we share knowledge, foster understanding, and improve patient outcomes. Revista Paulista de Pediatria , 37 (3), pp.351-362.

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Sickle Cell Disease Module

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Furthermore, educating both patients and their families is important in order to achieve good treatment compliance and better clinical outcomes. Be careful if the patient has received a recent blood transfusion since it may be misinterpreted as sickle cell trait instead of sickle cell disease.