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Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis in Children and Adolescents

Pediatric EM Morsels

It is even more challenging when the initial symptoms seem to align with what we perceive as psychiatric concerns. Often initially misdiagnosed as a psychiatric illness. These females should have imaging with either MRI or CT as well as abdominal or transvaginal ultrasound to assess for ovarian teratoma.

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#FOAMed Review 49th Edition

EM Curious

EM Updates DVT ULTRASOUND DELUX [PODCAST]: Sometimes two point compression ultrasound may not be enough. Ultrasound Podcast brings us whole leg DVT ultrasound education.from a hotel room. Topics include ultrasound for renal colic, testicular torsion, and more. Watch this 10 minute video here.

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Tranq dope (fentanyl-xylazine combination): A new horizon in opioid withdrawal treatment

ALiEM

Clinical impact: The patient’s DVT ultrasounds were negative. J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc. Evaluation for nephrotic syndrome due to viral hepatitis, endocarditis, venous thromboembolism or other cause of chronic lymphedema is reasonable. Cureus 16(9): e69274. DOI Bartholow LAM, Huffman RT. 2023;29(6):470-476.

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ACEP Launches Pilot Phase of Its Emergency Dept. Accreditation Program

ACEP Now

ACEP’s Clinical Ultrasound Accreditation Program (CUAP) strives for continuous quality management and patient safety, communication, responsibility, and clarity regarding the use of clinical ultrasound. Accreditation ensures that safe, quality examinations are performed in any ED that utilizes clinical, point-of-care ultrasound.

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Grand Rounds Recap 9.25.2024

Taming the SRU

However, patients receiving ketamine at higher doses are at increased risk of airway compromise requiring intubation r3 taming the sru WITH dr. rodriguez Up to 17% of third-degree AV block is secondary to ischemia or an MI.

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How Is Globus Sensation Treated?

Pediatric Education

Additional evaluation if there are concerning symptoms or to make a definitive exclusion diagnosis may also include laryngoscopy, esophagoscopy/upper endoscopy, ultrasound of the neck, pH probes, esophageal manometry and/or trials of proton pump inhibitors. This includes appropriate treatment for any concomitant psychiatric disorders.

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Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

Jeff: Also, be on the lookout for self-harm emergencies as patients with known psychiatric disorders are at increased risk following bariatric surgery. Consider performing a RUSH exam (that is rapid ultrasound for shock and hypotension) to identify the cause. Jeff: Next up is ultrasound.