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Imported Malaria

Pediatric EM Morsels

Another change is the CDC approved the use of IV artesunate for malaria treatment in the US in May 2022. This allowed US hospitals to stock the drug to ensure quick treatment of suspected severe cases, rather than having to ship it from the CDC under the prior expanded-access protocol (Thomas 2023).

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Snake Bites and Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

In the US, the venomous snakes include rattlesnakes , copperheads, cottonmouths/water moccasins , and coral snakes [ CDC, 2021 ] Rattlesnakes live all across the United State s Copperheads inhabit the eastern U.S. If you are managing a snake bite from a snake that does not typically reside in the U.S.,

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2023 Critical Care Year in Review (Part 1)

PulmCCM

Sepsis, infectious disease Managing septic shock with a restrictive-fluids approach (preferentially using vasopressors after a single liter crystalloid bolus) led to similar outcomes as the usual practice of bolusing large volumes of fluids first. Either approach in severe sepsis with shock seems reasonable.

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Issue #3: The Latest in Critical Care, 6/5/23

PulmCCM

Corticosteroids for community-acquired pneumonia have been studied with inconclusive results, and expert guidelines currently advise against their use except in patients with refractory septic shock. Patients with septic shock or influenza were excluded. standards of care.

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Reopening After A Hurricane: Steps for Healthcare Facilities to Ensure Safety and Compliance

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

For dental facilities only: Dental Unit Waterlines should be shocked then tested before use. If the testing reveals failing water quality, shock and test again. Keep in mind that persons involved in the clean up need to be protected from infectious diseases, chemical exposures, radiation, electrical shock, and potential fire hazards.

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How to Test an AED to Make Sure It Works

AED Leader

The device will perform charge and shock tests and prompt the user to press the shock button (on semi-automatic units) when required. Please note that running a manual self-test on this unit depletes the battery capacity by one shock. This can cause incorrect heart rhythm readings as well as deficient shock delivery.

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How to Test an AED to Make Sure It Works

AED Leader

The device will perform charge and shock tests and prompt the user to press the shock button (on semi-automatic units) when required. Please note that running a manual self-test on this unit depletes the battery capacity by one shock. This can cause incorrect heart rhythm readings as well as deficient shock delivery.

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