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Medical Malpractice Insights: Failed communication of incidental mediastinal mass

EMDocs

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. The EKG and troponin are normal. The patient recalls his prior CTA – which is requested for comparison and mailed directly to the patient. Exam is unremarkable.

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

EB Medicine

Nachi: Unfortunately this procedure is associated with a relatively high re-operation rate – one study found 20% of patients required removal or revision. Jeff: Tachycardic patients should make you concerned for hypovolemia 2/2 dehydration, sepsis, leaks, and blood loss. Finally, there is the roux-en-y gastric bypass. Metabolism.