Pediatric EM Morsels
JANUARY 19, 2024
If a non-penicillin agent is used, close serum and CSF monitoring needed, along with discussion with an expert (like an infectious disease specialist) If IV Penicillin G is not available due to shortage, Procaine Penicillin G IM (50,000 Units/kg/dose to max of 2.4
EMDocs
MARCH 9, 2025
A) Factor VIII deficiency B) Hereditary spherocytosis C) Recently reduced closed long bone fracture D) Sickle cell disease Correct answer: D Osteomyelitis is a bacterial infection of the bone typically caused by hematogenous spread of a bloodborne bacteria. C) is seen in 76.3% CRP >1.0 sensitivity of 91.5%, CRP >2.0
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Taming the SRU
AUGUST 6, 2023
Kletsel Pustular psoriasis Psoriasis is characterized by discrete plaques of erythema, scales, and fissures of the extremities It is associated with significant morbidity & treatment consists of topical steroids, along with referral to establish with dermatology Use caution with systemic steroids as they can potentially worsen flares While rare, (..)
EM Curious
JULY 8, 2015
US GUIDED ULNAR NERVE BLOCK [BLOG]: Boxer's fracture need a reduction? More FOAMed INFECTIOUS DISEASE SMORGASBORD CORE EM PODCAST EPISODE 3 [PODCAST]: Swami sits down to run over some high yield EM topics in the arena of infectious disease, from antibiotic choice in HCAP, to new paradigms in soft tissues infectious.
RebelEM
AUGUST 30, 2023
Executive Summary: 2015 Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Native Vertebral Osteomyelitis in Adults. The initiation of empiric antibiotics in hemodynamically stable, neurologically intact patients should be done on a case-by-case basis.
Taming the SRU
AUGUST 30, 2023
Spinal Infection: According to the Infectious Disease Society of America’s (IDSA) 2015 guidelines for native vertebral osteomyelitis, CRP and ESR in the setting of protracted back pain have sensitivities ranging from 94 to 100% for ruling out infection and malignancy in these patients. J Arthroplasty. 2019 Feb;34(2S):S187-S195.
RCEM Learning
APRIL 9, 2024
Curriculum Category Syllabus Questions SLO1 Complex stable patient Allergy Cardiology Dermatology Ear, nose and throat Elderly care / frailty Endocrinology Environmental emergencies Gastroenterology and hepatology Haematology Infectious diseases Maxillofacial / dental Mental Health Musculoskeletal (non-traumatic) Nephrology Neurology Obstetrics & (..)
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