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ToxCard: Iron

EMDocs

6 Can see subsequent electrolyte disturbances and dehydration related to severity of GI symptoms. Pediatric Emergency Care, 27 (10), 978-985. Radiology in the management of acute iron poisoning. A partner at bedside reports recent depressed mood, abdominal pain, and vomiting yesterday. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e3182302604.

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Choosing Wisely – Investigations for seizures that have returned to baseline

Don't Forget the Bubbles

The parents of 18-month-old Susie brought her to the Emergency Department after she had a seizure at home. The American College of Radiology guidelines provide further detail on imaging recommendations based on different age and seizure type variants. She has had two days of coryzal symptoms and fever. Pediatrics. doi:10.1111/j.1528-1157.2000.tb00277.x

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Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

This month, we are sticking in the abdomen for another round of evidence-based medicine, focusing on Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery. Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. At 6 to 8 mL/kg. J Gastrointest Surg.

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Ovarian Torsion: Don’t get your knickers in a twist!

Don't Forget the Bubbles

We dont often cover gynaecological presentations in the emergency department and most chronic gynaecological problems go through the primary care referral pathway. However, CT scans remain largely more obtainable in a time critical case, in an emergency department setting. Childress K.J, Dietrich J.E doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2016.08.008.

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Caring for children after a kidney transplant

Don't Forget the Bubbles

You are working in the paediatric emergency department of a busy District General Hospital. These centres have a close relationship with their patients, but this does not mean they may not turn up at your emergency department! How does your differential diagnosis change? What about your diagnostic workup?