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When the Patient History Does Not Fit

ACEP Now

It is 0715 hours, and you have just come onto shift when EMS calls that they are bringing in an 11-month-old female who won’t stop crying. The child should be undressed, and the exam conducted in a well-lit room. As they wheel past the desk, you observe the child lying on her mother’s chest fast asleep.

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Recognition and Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

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One 2009 study of four tertiary hospitals found that emergency physicians often misdiagnosed this presentation in pregnant women as “panic attack, domestic violence, or gastroenteritis.” 1 Rituximab may be given as well, largely due to prevention of relapse. 4 ADAMTS13 level can be considered to assist the inpatient team.

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Grand Rounds Recap 7.17.24

Taming the SRU

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. What is an IUP?

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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She receives IV calcium gluconate and bicarbonate as well as oral potassium binders for hyperkalemia. 89 The high malnutrition rate is caused by factors such as a heavy disease burden, particularly malaria, as well as poor food consumption and inadequate infant and child feeding practices. Hypoglycemia is managed with IV dextrose.