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Recognition and Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

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2 TTP often presents abruptly, and most patients that develop it first visit the emergency department (ED) as their symptoms worsen. It is thus imperative that emergency physicians be able to recognize and properly treat this disease, especially in the absence of its classical presentation. Am J Emerg Med. J Emerg Med.

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The 72nd Bubble wrap x Birmingham Children’s Hospital Emergency Department

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This time we have our first group of colleagues from Birmingham Children’s Hospital Emergency Department. Intranasal fentanyl and discharge from the emergency department among children with sickle cell disease and vaso-occlusive pain: A multicenter pediatric emergency medicine perspective. Am J Hematol.

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Hand Examination & Pathology

Don't Forget the Bubbles

We will focus on the most important structures when assessing paediatric hands in the emergency department. Finger injuries caused by fingers being caught in closing doors are extremely common presentations to the paediatric emergency department. It additionally has an intricate blood and nerve supply.

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Grand Rounds Recap 7.17.24

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Use pacesetting to get quick results from a highly motivated and competent team Use coaching to help an employee improve performance and develop long-term strengths Social EM Grand Rounds: Interpersonal and community violence WITH drs. Victims of IPV are likely to seek care at emergency departments at higher rates than the general population.