Don't Forget the Bubbles

APRIL 22, 2024

Occasionally, lacrimal probing does not work, and an operation is needed. Current Infectious Disease Reports. After applying a topical anaesthetic, a small probe is inserted into the lower punctum of the lacrimal canal to relieve the obstruction. This might be balloon dacryoplasty, stenting, or dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR).

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Mold buildup, sanitary sewer systems operating correctly, surfaces being free of microorganisms, equipment being cleaned/disinfected/sterilized properly, and supplies being free of damage are just a few other issues to look out for. There are several concerns that will need to be addressed when reopening following a prolonged shutdown.

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PulmCCM

JULY 17, 2023

Read in Lancet Infectious Diseases Tranexamic acid for severe hemorrhage after trauma (PATCH) An astonishing 2 million people die from bleeding after trauma each year around the world, it is estimated. Read in JAMA In The News FDA approved remdesivir for Covid patients with end-stage renal disease on dialysis.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Assisted Living Education and Training Employees of assisted living facilities do not have the same level of exposure to infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens as the workers of long-term care facilities and nursing homes. Such facilities may be fined for having problems but they remain to operate without paying penalties.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Assisted Living Education and Training Employees of assisted living facilities do not have the same level of exposure to infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens as the workers of long-term care facilities and nursing homes. Such facilities may be fined for having problems but they remain to operate without paying penalties.

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Northwestern EM Blog

JUNE 16, 2024

Myocardial Infarction Medication Sinus node dysfunction Infectious Disease Hypothermia Metabolic Abnormalities (hypothyroidism, hyperkalemia, ect.) Operational definition of normal sinus heart rate. Bishop, R. L., & Rifkin, R. The American Journal of Cardiology , 69 (14), 1245–1246. link] UpToDate. Www.uptodate.com.

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

JUNE 16, 2015

It would be kept in an anteroom of an Isolation Room (the only one with a private bathroom for the patient) which had cabinetry and sink, and an electric outlet to operate the battery charger. They are costly, too. I was to store, charge, retrieve, and order resupply for it.

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Dr. No

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Graham Medley , professor of infectious disease modelling at LSHTM, and chief pongo for the time being of SAGE’s modelling group SPI-M, defends the group’s practice of ‘giving the decision makers the information they ask for’ Read that again, and let it sink in.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 6, 2024

7 The operators involved in the trial were mostly emergency medicine residents or critical care fellows, but this fact does not diminish the generalizability of these observations. The Right Way to Airway Video largyngoscopy (VL) is simply, in most situations, the better tool for the job. percent to 38.3

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ALiEM

MAY 13, 2024

63M with an Erythematous Abdomen Limitations of POCUS As with all ultrasound applications, soft tissue POCUS is operator dependent. Di Coneybeare) For additional reading on ultrasounding necrotizing fasciitis, see these ALiEM articles: QI Series: Cellulitis vs Necrotizing Fasciitis Ultrasound For The Win! –

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Ultrasounds Pediatrics Emergency Department Wellness 64

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

4 Pain is the most common reason for presentation in the early post operative period. 5 Highest risk of dislocation early in the post operative course due to laxity of the soft tissue after surgery. 6 Hip flexion or adduction in the early post-operative period can cause atraumatic dislocations (typically avoided for 6 weeks post-op).

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 4, 2024

The task force (Society of Critical Care Medicine) was made up of paediatric experts in critical care, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, general paediatrics, nursing, and public health from six continents. It was then reviewed by an international group of experts.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

However, we do have a firm understanding of the germ theory of disease and masks have been used for over 100 years as an infectious disease strategy. It was surgeons in the late 1890’s that began wearing masks in the operating theaters.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When analyzing the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of the pooled data, optimal diagnostic accuracy of MDW for sepsis prediction was seen (pooled sensitivity of 0.838 and specificity of 0.704 for Sepsis-3 criteria). 10 This value reflects the heterogeneity in the size of circulating monocytes.

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EB Medicine

JANUARY 2, 2019

Jeff: Perhaps most importantly, no history or physical alone can rule in or out an ectopic pregnancy, for that you’ll need testing and imaging or operative findings. Nachi: And that’s a perfect segue into our next section - diagnostic studies. Jeff: Up first is the urine pregnancy test.

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Mind The Bleep

JANUARY 24, 2025

7) Allergies Social History Hand dominance Profession and hobbies Could influence the operation performed in cases where the restoration of hand function is vitally important e.g. in musicians; or where speed of recovery and need to return to work take precedence. Brachial Artery Injuries Operative Management and Predictors of Outcome.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

suprapubic catheters, gastrostomy tubes, haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis lines – may have been left in situ in the initial post-operative period), and central vascular catheters. Look for scars indicating previous central lines, peritoneal dialysis catheters or operations. If in doubt, ask. CAKUT, catheterization requirement).

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Mind The Bleep

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Pathophysiology and burden of infection in patients with diabetes mellitus and peripheral vascular disease: focus on skin and soft-tissue infections. Clinical microbiology and infection: the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 21 Suppl 2, S27–S32. Regular medications.

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Pediatric Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Related Cases Disease: Dermatitis | Monkeypox Virus Infections | Smallpox | Chickenpox Symptom/Presentation: Vesiculobullous Lesions Specialty: Infectious Diseases | Medical History Age: Teenager To Learn More To view pediatric review articles on this topic from the past year check PubMed. J Spec Oper Med. 2020;12(2):138.

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