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Episode 22 - Electrical Injuries in the Emergency Department An Evidence-Based Review

EB Medicine

Jeff: And unlike past issues covering more common pathologies, like, say, sepsis, this month’s team reviewed much more literature than just the past 10 years. Jeff: Real quick – in case you missed it – ultrasound sneaks in again. Silverberg from Florida State University College of Medicine and Kings County Hospital, respectively.

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Grand Rounds Recap 8.9.23

Taming the SRU

wrist in extension clavicle tibial pediatric forearm Most likely injuries to need an x-ray? bicarb <18mEq/L) ketosis (preferably serum beta-hydroxybutyrate >3mmol/L) Risk factors SGLT2 inhibitor use fasting state ketogenic diet intra-abdominal pathology (AGE, pancreatitis, etc.)

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NIPE

Mind The Bleep

Swab any discharge and discuss with a senior about starting antibiotics as infection in a baby can quickly lead to sepsis. If both testis are impalpable bilaterally then ask a senior colleague to review the baby and request and urgent abdominal ultrasound and karyotype test. Barlow Test: This checks for a hip that can be dislocated.