Emergency Medicine Cases

MAY 21, 2019

It turns out that for all burn patients—from minor to severe—there is a lot of room for improvement in ED management, counselling and disposition. The post Ep 124 Burn and Inhalation Injuries: ED Wound Care, Resuscitation and Airway Management appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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Airway Management Burns Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation 52

ALiEM

OCTOBER 11, 2023

There is increasing frequency of human poisonings from ingestion of tetrodotoxin-containing pufferfish in less traditional areas, including multiple countries in the Mediterranean as well as the US, Australia, New Zealand, and Spain [5-7]. What is the clinical presentation of tetrodotoxin poisoning following pufferfish ingestion? [4,

Poisoning 81

Poisoning Burns Wellness Outcomes 81

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Vaughan SJS/TEN and DRESS are life-threatening drug reactions that require immediate discontinuation of the drug and specialist involvement In SJS/TEN, if >10% skin involvement or worsening symptoms, transfer the patient to a Burn Center DRESS has characteristic multi organ involvement, so a high level of suspicion for complications should be maintained (..)

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Administration PPE Ultrasounds Poisoning 98

Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

we’ve poisoned the food supply, engineered highly-addictive additives, and coated food with pesticides. As a result, one-third of doctors are burned out and doctors have the highest suicide rate of any profession. The old guard has chalked up our chronic disease epidemic to “sedentary lifestyle and obesity.”

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Research Military Poisoning Burns 145

Taming the SRU

JUNE 7, 2023

CPC: Rheumatic Fever - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Pediatrics: Toxicology - Combined EM/IM: Competency CPC: Rheumatic Fever WITH Drs.

Poisoning 76

Poisoning EKG/ECG Pediatrics Burns 76

ALiEM

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Poisoning by sodium channel blocking agents. Flecainide poisoning and prolongation of elimination due to alkalinization. Bruccoleri RE, Burns MM. The American College of Medical Toxicology hosts this Toxicology Visual Pearls series. The post was peer reviewed on behalf of ACMT by Drs. Bryan Judge, Louise Kao, and Josh Radke.

Shock 73

Shock EKG/ECG Poisoning Burns 73

EMDocs

JUNE 14, 2023

He complains of eye irritation with redness with a burning sensation and tearing sometimes. 5, 6 Organophosphate-Induced Delayed Neuropathy (OIDN) 1 to 2 weeks after recovering from an acute poisoning (2-4 weeks post exposure). Parenteral organophosphorus poisoning in a rural emergency department: a case report. BMC Res Notes.

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PPE Poisoning Seizures Emergency Department 70

EMDocs

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Possible early antibiotic treatment Minor Marine Trauma Mechanism: Bites, Stings, Nematocysts Envenomation Presentation: All can cause localized pain, erythema, and warmth Dermatologic: Urticaria, burning, pruritus, localized paresthesia. Food Poisoning. Poisoning, Envenomation, and Trauma from Marine Creatures. doi:10.1136/emj.2005.028456

Poisoning 92

Poisoning Seizures Anaphylaxis Burns 92

EM Curious

MAY 14, 2015

ER Cast BURN THIS INTO YOUR MEMORY BLOATED & UPSET [BLOG POST]: An excellent imaging case regarding x-ray findings that should concern you in a patient presenting with abdominal pain, bloating and vomiting. How do you manage carbon monoxide poisoning? Is CT only in 6 hours is ready for prime time? Listen here.

Ultrasounds 52

Ultrasounds Poisoning EMS Burns 52

ACEP Now

APRIL 2, 2024

degress Fahrenheit), caustics (low pH), and voltage—causing a Ca++ and Na+ action potential influx that confers the sensation of pain and burning to the brain. Oral exposure creates a spicy burning sensation (or pungency) in the mouth that can extend to the throat and stomach (and eventually the rectum—“ fire tuchus ”).

Burns 40

Burns Poisoning Seizures Stroke 40

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JUNE 13, 2024

Common reasons include infections, gastrointestinal issues, and food poisoning. Burns For burns, place the injured area under running cool water for at least 10 minutes. This should be done in case of minor burns for instant relief. In case of major burns, call emergency medical services immediately.

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Stroke Burns Ambulance Services Seizures 52

ACEP Now

AUGUST 9, 2024

This excruciating pain is described by many victims as a continuous burning, tingling, and numbness. A five-year poison center experience. Poisoning, envenomation, and trauma from marine creatures. 1 Mechanism of Action The pain-producing (algogenic) mechanisms of the lionfish venom are interesting. Clin Toxicol (Phila).

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Burns Seizures Fractures 52

ACEP Now

JUNE 7, 2023

The main symptoms of phytophotodermatitis are burning, itchy erythema, and edema, which usually begin 24 hours after exposure. Post-burn, it can also cause long term hyperpigmentation. The curious cases of burn by fig tree leaves. Ficus carica L. leaf anatomy: Trichomes and solid inclusions. Annals of Applied Biology.

Burns 52

Burns Research Poisoning 52

PEMBlog

APRIL 26, 2023

Quinlan, Michele Burns Ewald, Beth E. Denise Dowd, Robert D. Garry Gardner, Kyran P. Ebel, Richard Lichenstein, Marlene D. Melzer-Lange, Joseph O’Neil, Wendy J. Pomerantz, Elizabeth C. Powell, Seth J.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Wellness Poisoning Burns 52

Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

BURN 478 0 35 7.3 POISONING FROM ANY SOURCE 179 0 8 4.5 BURN 478 0 35 7.3 POISONING FROM ANY SOURCE 179 0 8 4.5 TOOTHACHE) 574 0 107 18.6 0[0 , 0.66] INJURY OF LOWER BACK 573 1 76 13.3 0.031 , 0.98] POSTOPERATIVE/MEDICAL DEVICE WITH COMPLICATION 571 4 221 38.7 VAGINAL BLEEDING (ABNORMAL) 559 1 178 31.8 0.65 , 2.7]

Documentation/Coding 40

Documentation/Coding Sexual Assault Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Head Injuries 40