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Chemical Burns

Mind The Bleep

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.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 91: Marine Envenomation and Trauma

EMDocs

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.

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How To Handle Medical Emergencies: A Guide For Everyone

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Seizures and Strokes If a person experiences a seizure, sudden convulsions, or temporary confusion, help them stay calm, place them on their side to prevent them from choking, and call emergency medical services immediately if the seizure lasts for more than five minutes. Perform the heimlich maneuver if the patient is choking.

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But Can You Just PO?

Taming the SRU

Other conditions that lead to intravascular fluid depletion include but are not limited to starvation/dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea, burns/trauma, hyperglycemia, and hemorrhage. Oral intake is the most preferred method for receiving fluids.

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52 in 52 – #41: The CENSER Trial

EMDocs

mL/kg/hr for 2 consecutive hours OR Decrease in serum lactate by more than 10% from initial level Primary outcome – Early norepinephrine group vs. the control group demonstrated higher rates of shock control at 6 hours: 76.1% vs 48.4% (OR 3.4,

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Grand Rounds Recap 3.8.23

Taming the SRU

mepivacaine (1-3 h) 1% lidocaine +/- epi (2-3h) 0.25% bupivacaine (2-3 h) 0.25-0.5% mg/kg IV Versed: 0.2 mg/kg IM, 0.2 mg/kg IN (may repeat to max of 0.4 mg/kg IN), 0.2 mg/kg IV Versed: 0.2 mg/kg IM, 0.2 mg/kg IN (may repeat to max of 0.4 mg/kg IN), 0.2 mg/kg IV Versed: 0.2 mg/kg IM, 0.2 mg/kg IN (may repeat to max of 0.4 mg/kg IN), 0.2

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Mind The Bleep

Some individuals may require further medical investigations to exclude co-morbidities, for example an EEG to look into seizure disorders, or genetic testing to look for chromosomal and genetic anomalies. Hearing and vision assessments should also be carried out in order to address any sensory difficulties.