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Cardiac ablation seems straightforward, but what complications can we see in the ED?
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Spinal Epidural Abscess
Risk factors: recurrent vascular access, immunocompromise, spinal instrumentation; don’t forget diabetes and ESRD
Triad (fever + back pain + neuro deficit) not reliable
Evaluation: incorporate risk factors and exam (fever, neurologic deficit)
Imaging: MRI whole spine with and without contrast; 15% have skip lesions
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