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. due to chronic granulomatous disease). C) is seen in 76.3% CRP >1.0

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics EMS Infectious Diseases Fractures 52

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.

Infectious Diseases 52

Infectious Diseases Disaster Management Sepsis Ultrasounds 52

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. days (secondary endpoint) [51]. Procalcitonin.

Infectious Diseases 89

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 89

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 4, 2024

Reviewed by: John Coveney Article 2: How do we define sepsis in children? International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock. The aim of this paper was to update and evaluate the criteria for sepsis and septic shock in children. It doesn’t help to diagnose or exclude sepsis. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.0179

Hospitals 78

Hospitals Sepsis Fractures Emergency Department 78

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Kidney transplant recipients have a higher risk of fractures. Consider sepsis and treat it accordingly. Kidney transplant recipients are at higher risk of rickets and fractures. (13) Ask about the frequency of intermittent catheterization, if applicable. Any history of injury? CAKUT, catheterization requirement).

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Fractures Dehydration Sepsis 52

Mind The Bleep

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Feel: Palpate the area of the bite to feel for areas of tenderness as this could indicate a fracture or infection. There should be a minimum of 2 views in the plain film, or 3 in the hands if there is a suspicion of a fracture. Always consider management as per ATLS protocol and SEPSIS 6 if relevant. Regular medications.

Fractures 52

Fractures Infectious Diseases Documentation/Coding Hospitals 52