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REBEL Cast Ep123: Reduced-Dose Systemic Peripheral Alteplase in Massive PE?

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Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Paper: Aykan AC et al. Because the lungs receive 100% of cardiac output, it has been hypothesized that a lower dose of thrombolytic therapy may still be effective with a better safety profile [3][4]. REBEL Cast Ep123: Reduced-Dose Systemic Peripheral Alteplase in Massive PE?

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Sickle Cell Disease Module

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Vaccination: PCV13 (pneumococcal vaccination), meningococcal vaccines, and Hib conjugated vaccines are important to prevent life-threatening sepsis. Sickle cell patients also qualify to receive the annual influenza vaccine, since influenza virus infection predisposes to bacterial pneumonia and sepsis caused by S. Pneumococcal sepsis B.

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REBEL Core Cast 122.0 – Neutropenic Fever

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REBEL Core Cast 122.0 – Neutropenic Fever Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast. Antibiotics are effectively the only thing standing between these patients and overwhelming sepsis. Improving the immediate management of neutropenic sepsis in the UK: Lessons from a national audit. Coding for Mucositis.

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NIPE

Mind The Bleep

Bruising- this can be common after a vaginal or instrumental birth or in babies who are large for gestational age, and should be documented carefully. The uvula can be difficult to visualise at times so document carefully that the palate has not been fully examined so that the GP can have a close look at the 6-8 week check.