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- Blake Porter
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Have you ever wondered what your emergency medicine pharmacist is referring to as you discuss a patient case? Look no further. This post summarizes key EM pharmacology articles.
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- Zachary Sletten
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Today on our series on HEENT lacerations, we look at nasal lacerations.
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Acute heart failure exacerbation disposition
Not all patients require admission
Consider patient hemodynamics, respiratory status, ECG, labs (Cr, troponin, sodium/electrolytes), ability to ambulate, follow up
Elevated troponin and serum Cr associated with worse outcomes
Don’t use risk tools alone for DC, but Ottawa Heart Failure Risk Scale may assist in admission (ACEP Level B)
