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emDOCs Revamp: Alcohol Withdrawal

EMDocs

fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold

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Fetal Growth Restriction and Small for Gestational Age Babies

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) and dysmaturity are common in neonatology and are a leading cause of morbidity during the neonatal period, as well as later in life. Hypothermia should be prevented both directly after birth (this includes considering the use of polythene bags in very small neonates born >32 weeks) and during admission.

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Bradycardia Basics

EM Guide Wire

Epinephrine bolus 20-40 mcg IV (EMCRIT recommended dose using push dose epi) peds 0.01

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Grand Rounds Recap 4.5.23

Taming the SRU

Vaishnav Hyperthermia: abnormally high body temperature due to thermoregulatory failure Severe hyperthermia: temp greater than 40.5C stent, percutaneous nephrostomy) by urology or IR Hypokalemia evaluate for EKG changes assess for underlying cause and factors that may influence ability to replete (i.e.

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Bullous Skin Lesions, Meet Emergency Medicine

Taming the SRU

This differential is broad and reflects the clinical diversity of their presentations - in this post we will parse through the specifics of bullous lesions as well as what there is to do for them acutely. Bacteremia and sepsis occur in 30-50% of patients, with a 3-4x increase in mortality rates.

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Going beyond the surface material: A podcast episode on cellulitis

PEMBlog

Well when a break in the skin occurs, normal skin, flora, and bacteria can enter the subcutaneous tissue, where they do not belong, and they can also invade the lymphatic system. You can also see petechiae and hemorrhage, as well as superficial bulla, vesicles, or even echemosis. Full blown sepsis and toxic shock syndrome.

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – October 2024

Don't Forget the Bubbles

This referral procedure is only possible with a well-structured system and may not be feasible in all settings. Original clinical studies Prevention of NICU Admission Hypothermia in Moderate- and Late-Preterm Infants. Trends in HIE and Use of Hypothermia in California: Opportunities for Improvement. Pecenka C, et al. Pediatrics.