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Sweet! A Metabolic Disorders focused podcast episode

PEMBlog

She aims to become a physician-scientist in pediatrics and medical genetics, engaging in bench-to-bedside research that utilizes multi-omics-based approaches to provide a molecular diagnosis and support personalized care for individuals with suspected rare genetic diseases and their families.

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EM@3AM: Hyperthermia

EMDocs

A 12-lead EKG shows sinus tachycardia but is otherwise normal. BMC research notes , 8 , 758. Triage vital signs include BP 80/40 mm Hg, HR 154 bpm, T 41C rectal, RR 28 breaths per minute, saturation 94% on room air. The patient is agitated, not oriented, and becoming combative with ED staff. Temps greater than 41.5C link] Kakoki, K.,

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Episode 19 - Cannabinoids: Emerging Evidence in Use and Abuse

EB Medicine

Jeff: This DEA designation limits the ability to do research and obtain federal funding for such research. Synthetics were initially developed in the 1980s largely for research purposes. Jeff: The hyperemetic phase lasts 24-48 hours and can lead to dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and weight loss.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)]. Abnormal ECG – looks for cardiac syncope. Abnormal Electrocardiogram (ECG): Defined (San Fran syncope rule) as any new changes when compared to the last ECG or presence of non-sinus rhythm.

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Pain Management of Common Chief Complaints in the ED

EMDocs

Pain can be associated with a friction rub on cardiac auscultation, a pericardial effusion on a bedside echocardiogram, or diffuse ST elevations on an EKG. Neuropathic pain: redefinition and a grading system for clinical and research purposes. Up to two-thirds of rib fractures are missed on initial chest radiographs. Annu Rev Neurosci.

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Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Taming the SRU

Initial work up when suspicious of this process should include ECG, chest x-ray, urinalysis, and the following labs: CBC, CMP, magnesium, phosphate, calcium, uric acid, VBG (for pH), and lactate dehydrogenase (10). Therefore, it should only be administered in life-threatening arrhythmia and not simply for peaked t waves on ECG (2,20).

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NIPE

Mind The Bleep

Picture from Research Gate ( The Measuring of the Head Circumference of Children [17]. If the fontanelle is sunken then the baby may be dehydrated and if they are bulging then this can be a sign of birth injury or hydrocephalus. Request an ECG for the baby if ANY murmur is identified.