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Medical Malpractice Insights: Brain Abscess

EMDocs

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. He has been ill for 3 days with abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea, and vomiting, and his father thinks his son is dehydrated. The elevated WBC could be due to dehydration.

Seizures 101
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Medical Malpractice Insights: A Rare Presentation – Groin pain? Nec fasc? Diabetes? Appendicitis?

EMDocs

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. She had no persistent vomiting, was not dehydrated and had no fever. Takeaways : There are more questions than answers in this case, but: This is a common outcome. No case was filed.

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

EB Medicine

Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. In terms of destination, if it’s feasible and the patient is stable consider transport directly to the nearest bariatric center - early efforts up front will really expedite patient care. At 6 to 8 mL/kg. Metabolism.