ECG Cases 46 ECG in Fever and Infectious Disease
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OCTOBER 17, 2023
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ALiEM AIR Series | Infectious Disease 2023 Module
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JULY 20, 2023
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Pseudoparalysis of Parrot
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
EM@3AM: Murine Typhus
EMDocs
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Clinical Infectious Diseases , vol. Gershman, Mark D., and Sarah L. Epidemiology and Clinical Manifestations of Murine Typhus in the United States: A Review of the Literature and New Data from California.” 6, 2008, pp. Oxford University Press. Accessed 19 Aug. Berry M, Wang AM, Lahham RF, Zhang X, Pacheco LD.
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EM@3AM: Leukopenia
EMDocs
JANUARY 25, 2025
PCP Pneumonia, Sepsis) can be discharged with initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy in consultation with Infectious Disease (ID) physician with full ID evaluation outpatient. General approach to infectious diseases evaluation. A Rational Approach to Clinical Infectious Diseases. In: Temesgen Z, ed.
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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 115: Adult Meningitis
EMDocs
MARCH 4, 2025
What about a CT before a Lumbar puncture?
EM@3AM: Pediatric Osteomyelitis
EMDocs
MARCH 9, 2025
Infectious disease expertise is useful as the optimum duration of treatment is not well established. Clinical Practice Guideline by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and the Infectious Diseases Society of America: 2021 Guideline on Diagnosis and Management of Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis in Pediatrics.
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Episode 16 - Recognizing and Managing Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Emergency Department
EB Medicine
MAY 1, 2018
Join hosts Jeff Nusbaum, MD, and Nachi Gupta, MD on this episode of EMplify as they take you through the May 2018 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice: Recognizing and Managing Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Emergency Department. This month’s issue was authored by Drs. This month’s issue was authored by Drs.
EM Topic – Infectious Diseases
EMergucate
MAY 17, 2016
Blood Cultures Cellulitis Dengue Fever HIV Human Herpes Viruses Infection Control Lyme Disease Malaria Needlestick Notifiable Diseases SARS Sepsis STDs … Continue reading →
Mosquitoes: small insects, big threats
Emergency Live
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
A glance at mosquito-borne diseases impacting global health Invisible Threats Mosquitoes are among the most efficient vectors of infectious diseases worldwide. Their ability to spread viruses, parasites, and bacteria has a significant impact on global public health.
Imported Malaria
Pediatric EM Morsels
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease 44 (2021) 102196. PMID: 36209409 Comelli A, Guarner ME, Tomasoni LR, Zamboni AF, Pavo BM, Zanotti P, Caligaris S, Matteeli A, Soriano-Arandes A, Castelli F. Severe imported Plasmodium falciparum malaria in children: characteristics and useful factors in the risk stratification.
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Ensuring Safety and Comfort: 3M N95 Fit Test Training for Healthcare Providers
American Medical Compliance
JANUARY 25, 2024
The year 2024 marks another significant chapter in the healthcare industry’s ongoing battle against infectious diseases, and the numbers speak volumes. This makes them highly effective at preventing the spread of infectious diseases, including COVID-19.
Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
EMDocs
APRIL 20, 2024
Spoon Feed This external validation compared the 2023 Duke-International Society for Cardiovascular Infectious Diseases Diagnostic (ISCVID) Criteria against various other criteria for diagnosing infective endocarditis (IE) and found the 2023 Duke-ISCVID Criteria had the best test characteristics.
SGEM#468: Wide Open Monocytes – Using MDW to Diagnose Sepsis
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
2022 Population: Adults admitted to various clinical settings, particularly the ED, intensive care unit (ICU), and one infectious diseases unit (I dont have one of those Ken do you?). Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine 2022; 60(5):786-792 Clin Chem Lab Med.
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Malaria-free Cape Verde, an example for Africa
Emergency Live
JANUARY 16, 2024
A Historic Milestone in Infectious Disease Control Cape Verde’s Victory Over Malaria Cape Verde has achieved a historic milestone in public health by obtaining the “Malaria-Free Country” certification from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Sternal Osteomyelitis
Don't Forget the Bubbles
AUGUST 19, 2024
Clinical Practice Guideline by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and the Infectious Diseases Society of America: 2021 Guideline on Diagnosis and Management of Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis in Pediatrics. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2021 Sep 23;10(8):801-844. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piab027.
Best Practices for Healthcare Organizations to Ensure OSHA Compliance
American Medical Compliance
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
In healthcare settings, a key concern is the risk of exposure to infectious diseases. Apart from infectious disease risks, healthcare organizations must tackle ergonomic hazards leading to musculoskeletal injuries among staff. Healthcare workers often care for patients with contagious illnesses.
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Scabies
Don't Forget the Bubbles
JANUARY 15, 2024
Scabies is one of the world’s top 50 infectious diseases , and we thought it deserved the chance to shine. Its impact exceeds that of diseases like dengue fever. Scratching the itch: is scabies a truly neglected disease? The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Chosidow O, Fuller LC. 2017 Sep 20.
Mycoplasma Pneumonia in Children
Pediatric EM Morsels
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Its been a BIG year for Mycoplasma! If your EDs have been anything like ours, youve been seeing more patients with Mycoplasma Pneumonia than you expected. Many kids are presenting to the ED for failure of outpatient antibiotic therapy of community acquired pneumonia, only to find out thats because they werent on the right meds!
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Fusariosis
Life in the Fast Lane
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Chris Nickson Fusariosis CCC entry for fusariosis / Fusarium infections (infectious disease)
EM@3AM: Malignant/Necrotizing Otitis Externa
EMDocs
APRIL 27, 2024
Infectious diseases , 4 (1), 34–39. Infectious diseases, 4(1), 34–39. and Staphylococcus spp. 2 F ungal involvement (usually Aspergillus fumigatus ), especially in immunocompromised patients. The changing face of malignant (necrotising) external otitis: clinical, radiological, and anatomic correlations. The Lancet.
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The resurgence of vaccine preventable infections: Measles and Pertussis
Don't Forget the Bubbles
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Whooping Cough: A Cyclical but Preventable Disease Whooping cough, caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis , is another infectious disease experiencing a resurgence despite the availability of vaccines. These outbreaks increase the risk of imported cases in other regions, including the UK.
Maryland Infection Control Training for Dental Healthcare Professionals
American Medical Compliance
JULY 2, 2024
The Maryland Infection Control Training for Dental Healthcare Providers aims to fully educate dental healthcare providers (DHCP) on how to protect themselves and others and mitigate community transmission of infectious diseases.
Diagnostics and Therapeutics: The Who, What, Where, When and Why of Lumbar Punctures
Taming the SRU
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases , 45 (9), 657–663. Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases , 22 Suppl 3 , S37–S62. Glimåker, M., Johansson, B., Ericsson, M., Bläckberg, J., Lindquist, L., & Sjölin, J.
New Duke Criteria! | And They Work!
JournalFeed
APRIL 13, 2024
Wednesday Spoon Feed : This external validation compared the 2023 Duke-International Society for Cardiovascular Infectious Diseases Diagnostic (ISCVID) Criteria against various other criteria for diagnosing infective endocarditis (IE) and found the 2023 Duke-ISCVID Criteria had the best test characteristics.
How to Find a Quality Blog Post on Croup: Findings from a SOAR Review
PEMBlog
MARCH 21, 2024
We published the first pediatric SOAR review in AEM Education and Training on the topic of respiratory infectious disease. Our SOAR review provides readers with a curated list of high-quality blog posts on topics of respiratory infectious disease. We want to help you learn! How can I use these findings? Happy learning!
Skin Irritation from Prolonged Use of Tight-Fitting Respirators
NIOSH Science Blog
AUGUST 4, 2020
However, during widespread respiratory infectious disease outbreaks, there may be a need to implement respirator extended use practices due to an inadequate supply of FFRs. Skin irritation caused by disposable FFR use for extended periods of time has been documented during past outbreaks of respiratory infectious diseases.
How to Find a Quality Blog Post on Pneumonia: Findings from a SOAR Review
PEMBlog
MARCH 20, 2024
We published the first pediatric SOAR review in AEM Education and Training on the topic of respiratory infectious disease. Our SOAR review provides readers with a curated list of high-quality blog posts on topics of respiratory infectious disease. We want to help you learn! How can I use these findings? Happy learning!
The Resurgence of Measles: A Rash From the Past
AENJ: Current Issue
JULY 31, 2024
Measles, or rubeola, remains a highly contagious infectious disease with a concerning resurgence in the United States. Despite previous control efforts, the number of reported cases continues to rise, surpassing the total for the previous year in just the first quarter of 2024 (CDC, 2024a).
PEMPix 2023 Online Case 3: The Only Thing We Have to Fear
PEMBlog
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The patient was ultimately discharged on a seven-day total course of cephalexin per Pediatric Infectious Disease recommendations. Exanthematous disease induced by toxic shock syndrome toxin 1 in the early neonatal period. Neonatal Toxic Shock Syndrome-Like Exanthematous Disease in North America. References Takahashi, N.,
Fluoroquinolone Use In Children
Pediatric EM Morsels
AUGUST 18, 2023
BMC Infectious Disease. PMID: 26407358 Meesters K, Mauel R, Dhont E, Walle JV, De Bruyne P. Systemic Fluoroquinolone Prescriptions for Hospitalized Children in Belgium, Results of a Multicenter Retrospective Drug Utilization Study. PMID: 29471791 Morley C, Carvalho de Almeida C, Moloney S.
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First10EM Journal Club: December 2023
Broome Docs
DECEMBER 9, 2023
Antibiotic Myths for the Infectious Diseases Clinician. N Engl J Med. 2023 Mar 23;388(12):1092-1100. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2204737. PMID: 36947466 McCreary EK, Johnson MD, Jones TM, Spires SS, Davis AE, Dyer AP, Ashley ED, Gallagher JC. Clin Infect Dis. 2023 Jun 13:ciad357. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciad357. Epub ahead of print.
Employee Returning to Work Infection Control Compliance (ICC)
American Medical Compliance
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The Employees Returning to Work Infection Control Compliance (ICC) course is designed to educate employees on how to protect themselves and others and mitigate community transmission of infectious diseases. They reduce the spread of infectious diseases in the workplace. ICC training sets industry standards.
Clinical Conundrums: Should You Give the First Dose of Antibiotics IV Before Discharging Home on Oral Antibiotics?
RebelEM
JANUARY 9, 2024
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Read More First10EM: Magical Thinking in Modern Medicine: IV Antibiotics for Cellulitis First10EM: Oral Antibiotics are Equivalent to IV (Again) – The OVIVA Trial References MacGregor RR, Graziani AL.
The return of cholera: a global threat
Emergency Live
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Recent WHO data show an alarming increase in cholera cases and deaths, especially in Africa Cholera, an acute infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, is returning to many parts of the world. This epidemic, which appeared to have been eradicated in many regions, poses a serious threat to global public health.
Salmonella: what it is and how to avoid infection
Emergency Live
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Salmonellosis resolves spontaneously in a few days, but in some cases it can be more serious and require medical treatment Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause salmonellosis, an infectious disease which mainly affects the digestive tract.
A new era in the fight against lung cancer: mRNA vaccine
Emergency Live
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
No longer limited to the prevention of infectious diseases, the vaccine is proving to be a promising […] The post A new era in the fight against lung cancer: mRNA vaccine appeared first on Emergency Live. At the heart of this revolution is a new protagonist: the vaccine.
How to Find a Quality Blog Post on Epiglottitis: Findings from a SOAR Review
PEMBlog
MARCH 19, 2024
We published the first pediatric SOAR review in AEM Education and Training on the topic of respiratory infectious disease. Our SOAR review provides readers with a curated list of high-quality blog posts on topics of respiratory infectious disease. We want to help you learn! How can I use these findings?
Spring 2019: Healthcare Updates to Know
Advanced Medical Reviews
APRIL 17, 2019
Department of Health and Human Services recently released a report addressing the country’s ability to address threats in the following areas: extreme weather and natural disasters, pandemic and infectious diseases, technology and cyber threats and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.
Using Health Care Technology To Reduce Administrative Burden
Advanced Medical Reviews
MAY 4, 2021
At the top of the list are critical care physicians, rheumatologists and infectious disease specialists. Physician burnout is a prevalent condition, with 42% of doctors reportedly suffering from it. Approximately half of all female physicians report burnout compared to 36% of their male counterparts.
How to Find a Quality Blog Post on Bronchiolitis: Findings from a SOAR Review
PEMBlog
MARCH 18, 2024
We published the first pediatric SOAR review in AEM Education and Training on the topic of respiratory infectious disease. Our SOAR review provides readers with a curated list of high-quality blog posts on topics of respiratory infectious disease. We want to help you learn! How can I use these findings?
The penicillin revolution
Emergency Live
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
A drug that changed the history of medicine The story of penicillin, the first antibiotic, begins with an accidental discovery that paved the way for a new era in the fight against infectious diseases. From mold […] The post The penicillin revolution appeared first on Emergency Live.
Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis
EB Medicine
JANUARY 17, 2023
Intro The number of ED visits and hospitalizations Studies show up to 57% of anaphylactic reactions are not recognized, and epinephrine is not administered in up to 80% of cases.
Choosing a Control Group
Sensible Medicine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Summation In this science experiment, the authors did imaging of patients who had just been discharged from a near-week-long hospital stay for an acute infectious disease. The paper is open access so you can see it yourself.
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