Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 31, 2023

Our team have scoured what’s new (well, mostly new!) Article 1: Does rapid diagnostic testing for Malaria work? A Diagnostic Accuracy Study to Evaluate Standard Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) Alone to Safely Rule Out Imported Malaria in Children Presenting to UK Emergency Departments.

Rapid Diagnostic Testing 98

Rapid Diagnostic Testing Resuscitation Emergency Department Pediatrics 98

EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

16 In resource-constrained settings, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) on stool samples offer a viable option. Rehydration therapy for patients with cholera should include volume resuscitation and electrolyte repletion. Field evaluation of a locally produced rapid diagnostic test for early detection of cholera in Bangladesh.

Dehydration 111

Dehydration CDC Rapid Diagnostic Testing Fluid Resuscitation 111

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

Surgical wound debridement and dressing are performed and the malaria rapid diagnostic test (MRDT) is noted to be positive. She receives IV calcium gluconate and bicarbonate as well as oral potassium binders for hyperkalemia. ED Evaluation Transport to the ED from the refugee reception center takes 1 hour.

Infectious Diseases 75

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 75