Pediatric Coughs: Croup
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The next few weeks we will be highlighting different scary pediatric coughs. We start with croup --
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Alison Jaworski, MD
Meningitis Basics
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Rarely a shift goes by when one doesn't consider meningitis on the differential. Here we review the basics of this disease, including most common organisms, recommended antibitioc treatment, and more!
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A General Approach to Inborn Errors of Metabolism
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There is a seemingly endless number of inborn errors of metabolism, and many of these children can present acutely to the emergency room. As emergency medicine physicians, we may not be experts in each of these diseases - but we still need to know how to resuscitate and care for these patients. Below is a general outline on how to approach most inborn errors of metabolism and general guidelines for resuscitation (besides the usual ABCs, IV, O2, monitor).
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Back to the Basics: Emergency Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
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A young female presents in your ED waiting area in active labor. What steps are you going to take to safely delivery the baby and prevent fetal and maternal complications?
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Tracheostomy Basics
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EM Daily's critical care section has done several excellent posts on tracheostomy management. Here we take a step back and review the basics of tracheostomies.
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LVADs: Understanding the Basics
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LVADs (Left Ventricular Assist Device) are
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Jaw Dislocation
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How do you detect a jaw dislocation? How do you fix it?
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Tyramine Reaction
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Admittedly not so much a “basic” concept, but this does bring me back to textbooks and medical school. Having seen this recently in a real patient, thought it was useful to review. Highlights the importance of a good medication reconciliation!
MAOI + tyramine tyramine reaction hypertensive urgency/emergency
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Back-to-Basics: Ectopic Pregnancy
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A few quick basics and pearls about ectopic pregnancy in the ED
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Back-to-Basics: Drowning
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What exactly is drowning? What do we need to worry about in drowning injuries? How do we manage them in the ED?
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