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Imported Malaria

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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). Third times the charm!

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Snake Bites and Children

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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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ToxCard: Crotalid Envenomation Part 1: Management of the Crotalid Envenomation

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Background: According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 7,000-8,000 people in the United States (US) suffer envenomation by a snake each year. Venomous Snakes | NIOSH | CDC. What antivenoms are available to treat crotalid envenomation? What is the dosing schedule for antivenom? Treatment of snakebite poisoning.

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

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This list is not all inclusive, there may be other challenges as well. 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. Determine if water is deemed safe to use and there is a sufficient supply of water.

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How to Test an AED to Make Sure It Works

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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. As the pads dry out, they may not attach as well to the skin, resulting in poor conductivity.

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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. As the pads dry out, they may not attach as well to the skin, resulting in poor conductivity.

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The Latest in Critical Care, 10/30/23 (Issue #18)

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Professional Medical Societies Call for Elimination of SEP-1 The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), along with societies for emergency medicine physicians and hospitalists, are again speaking up about the ongoing policy experiment known as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Severe Sepsis/Septic Shock Management Bundle (SEP-1).

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