Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Chemical burns are a unique subset of burns that require specialised management due to the nature of the substances involved. The majority of acid burns cause coagulative necrosis and cytotoxicity leading to skin and mucosal changes that limit deeper injury. Keep the patient warm using force air warmers such as Bairhugger.

Burns 52

Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 52

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 (..)

Administration 97

Administration PPE Ultrasounds Poisoning 97

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

IPC for Marburg Virus Disease (MVD): PPE Part 1:PPE Basics What, When, and Why to Use PPE. Physical injuries and burns among refugees in Lebanon: implications for programs and policies. ED Evaluation Transport to the ED from the refugee reception center takes 1 hour. Marburg Virus Disease.; Accessed October 15, 2024.

Infectious Diseases 57

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 57